How to Pronounce Migraine

To pronounce "migraine", say MIGR-ain-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “migraine”

"migraine" has 3 syllables: migr-ain-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does migraine mean?

noun

  1. A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

    “After consuming too much coffee every day for six weeks, she got severe migraines that would last up until 47 minutes after her first cup of coffee.”

  2. A neurological condition characterised by such headaches.

Synonyms

hemicraniamegrimsick headache

Words that rhyme with migraine

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Related words

hemicraniamegrimheadachehemiplegicophthalmoplegicairsplittingcephalalgia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "migraine"?▾

"Migraine" has 3 syllables: migr · ain · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "migraine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "migraine" is /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/.

What does "migraine" mean?▾

Migraine: A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

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