To pronounce "michael", say MICH-ael — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
michael
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MICH-ael
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"michael" has 2 syllables: mich-ael. It rhymes with cycle and unicycle, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: michel, micheal — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Michael" has 2 syllables: mich · ael.
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