How to Pronounce Mirage

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

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/mɝˈɑʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈɪɹɑːʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “mirage”

"mirage" has 3 syllables: mir-ag-e. It rhymes with barrage and entourage, if that helps it stick.

What does mirage mean?

noun

  1. An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, giving the appearance of there being refuge in the distance.
  2. An illusion.

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with mirage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barrageentouragesabotagearbitragecorsagecamouflagemontagegaragecollagemassagerajdressage

Related words

lightfictionutopiafantasyillusiondelusionself-deceptionfallacy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mirage"?▾

"Mirage" has 3 syllables: mir · ag · e.

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, giving the appearance of there being refuge in the distance.

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