How to Pronounce Mirage

"Mirage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /mɝˈɑʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/mɝˈɑʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈɪɹɑːʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “mirage

"mirage" has 2 syllables: mirage.

What does mirage mean?

noun

  1. An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.
  2. An illusion.

verb

  1. To cause to appear as or like a mirage.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "mirage"?

"Mirage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /mɝˈɑʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "mirage"?

"Mirage" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "mirage"?

The IPA transcription of "mirage" is /mɝˈɑʒ/.

What does "mirage" mean?

Mirage: An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

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