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.

    “An example of a miracle associated with Muhammad is the splitting of the moon.”

  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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