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How to pronounce mirror
/ˈmɪrə/ British English
MIR·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
MEE·ror
✓ Say
MIR·ə
My tip
A short i, and the last r is silent: MIR-ə.
In a sentence
Look in the mirror.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: MIR-ə.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce mirror?
In British English, mirror is pronounced /ˈmɪrə/. Say it like this: MIR-ə. A short i, and the last r is silent: MIR-ə.
How many syllables are in mirror?
When you say it, mirror has 2 syllables: MIR-ə. The strong beat is the first one, MIR.
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