How to Pronounce Miracle

To pronounce "miracle", say MIR-acl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪɹəkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɪɹəkəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈɪɹəkəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “miracle”

Break "miracle" into 3 beats and lean on "MIR" — that's the stressed one.

What does miracle mean?

noun

  1. An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
  2. A fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it.

verb

  1. To affect by a miracle; to work a miracle upon.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "miracle"?▾

To pronounce "miracle", say MIR-acl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪɹəkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "miracle"?▾

"Miracle" has 3 syllables: mir · acl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "miracle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "miracle" is /ˈmɪɹəkəɫ/.

What does "miracle" mean?▾

Miracle: An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

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