To pronounce "mimicry", say MIM-icry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/
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"mimicry" has 2 syllables: mim-icry. It rhymes with gimmickry, if that helps it stick.
noun
“They say that mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery, but I still think I'm being mocked when he acts just like me.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mimicry" has 2 syllables: mim · icry.
The IPA transcription of "mimicry" is /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/.
Mimicry: The act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else.
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