How to Pronounce Mikado

To pronounce "mikado", say MIK-ad-o — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

MIK-ad-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “mikado”

"mikado" has 3 syllables: mik-ad-o. It rhymes with bravado and desperado, if that helps it stick.

What does mikado mean?

noun

  1. (history) A former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.
  2. Any emperor of Japan

    “The mikados of Japan are its emperors.”

Synonyms

pick-up stickstenno

Words that rhyme with mikado

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bravadodesperadoavocadocoloradodoradotostadoabbadoincommunicadolaudoradogranadocorrado

Related words

tennomikadoatemeacomwamimo'imetsubushimontezumamiki

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mikado"?▾

"Mikado" has 3 syllables: mik · ad · o.

What does "mikado" mean?▾

Mikado: (history) A former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.

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