How to Pronounce “migraine”

American (US)

/ˈmaɪɡreɪn/

British (UK)

/ˈmiːɡreɪn/

noun — A severe recurring headache, often with nausea and sensitivity to light.

Example: She lay in the dark until the migraine eased.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “migraine” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “migraine” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "migraine" mean?

migraine (noun): A severe recurring headache, often with nausea and sensitivity to light. For example — She lay in the dark until the migraine eased.

How do you pronounce "migraine" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/. British English: /ˈmiːɡreɪn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "migraine"?

/ˈmaɪɡreɪn/ in American English, /ˈmiːɡreɪn/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "migraine"?

“migraine” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.