How to Pronounce Mimic

To pronounce "mimic", say MIM-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪm.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmɪm.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mimic”

"mimic" has 2 syllables: mim-ic. It rhymes with gimmick and patronymic, if that helps it stick.

What does mimic mean?

noun

  1. A person who practices mimicry, or mime.
  2. An imitation.

verb

  1. To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
  2. To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.
  2. Mock, pretended.

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Words that rhyme with mimic

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gimmickpatronymicbulimicdimmickdimickdimockklimekprimackschimekshimeksimekslimak

Related words

mimickerimitativemockemulateimpersonateimitatecopycatsummary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mimic"?▾

"Mimic" has 2 syllables: mim · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "mimic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mimic" is /ˈmɪm.ɪk/.

What does "mimic" mean?▾

Mimic: A person who practices mimicry, or mime.

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