How to pronounce “Miguel”
Hear how “Miguel (Spanish form of Michael)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Michael |
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| Syllables | mi · guel (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: GUEL. |
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| IPA | /mi.ˈɡel/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: mee-GEHL, not "mig-WELL".
- gu before e or i is a hard g; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Miguel habla tres idiomas.Miguel speaks three languages.
¿Dónde está Miguel?Where is Miguel?
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