How to Pronounce Mikes

To pronounce "mikes", say MIK-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

MIK-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “mikes”

"mikes" has 2 syllables: mik-es. It rhymes with strikes and spikes, if that helps it stick.

What does mikes mean?

noun

  1. A microphone.

verb

  1. To microphone; to place one or more microphones (mikes) on.
  2. To measure using a micrometer.

noun

  1. A minute.

    “We'll be there in one zero mikes [i.e. ten minutes].”

Words that rhyme with mikes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikesspikesyikesdikesturnpikestykesshrikespikeshikesdislikestikeshitchhikes

Related words

microphonebugsmicromicrophonesmicsminminsminutes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mikes"?▾

"Mikes" has 2 syllables: mik · es.

What does "mikes" mean?▾

Mikes: A microphone.

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