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How to pronounce michel

michel
/mɪˈʃel/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈmɪtʃəl/.

What to watch for

ch is pronounced /ʃ/ (“sh”) here.

Michel, sound by sound

/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

Words that rhyme with michel

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce michel?

Michel is pronounced /mɪˈʃel/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈmɪtʃəl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in michel?

Michel has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in michel?

The second syllable: /mɪˈʃel/.

What rhymes with michel?

zelle, michelle, danielle, rachelle, raquel.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in michel?

ch is pronounced /ʃ/ (“sh”) here.

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