To pronounce "my", say MY — one syllable, IPA /mi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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IPA
"my" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mai, mei — easy to mix up when writing.
interjection
“My, what big teeth you have!”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"My" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "my" is /mi/.
My: Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.
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