How to Pronounce Mile

To pronounce "mile", say MIL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /maɪ̯l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/maɪ̯l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mile”

"mile" has 2 syllables: mil-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does mile mean?

noun

  1. The international mile: a unit of length precisely equal to 1.609344 kilometers established by treaty among Anglophone nations in 1959, divided into 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.
  2. Any of several customary units of length derived from the 1593 English statute mile of 8 furlongs, equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards of various precise values.

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Words that rhyme with mile

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mile"?▾

"Mile" has 2 syllables: mil · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mile" is /maɪ̯l/.

What does "mile" mean?▾

Mile: The international mile: a unit of length precisely equal to 1.609344 kilometers established by treaty among Anglophone nations in 1959, divided into 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.

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