English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Michelle Pronunciation
Michelle is pronounced mi-SHEL, IPA /mɪˈʃɛl/.
mi-SHEL
US /mɪˈʃɛl/
Syllables: mi · SHEL (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun (proper): The French feminine of Michael, used as a first name across the English-speaking world.
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Michelle in a Sentence
- Michelle took over the practice in June.
- The Beatles recorded a song called Michelle in 1965.
- Michelle writes her name with two l letters.
Common Mispronunciations of Michelle
Not MI-shel
The second beat is the loud one, so the name opens on a very quick mi.
Not mi-CHEL
The ch gives a sh in this name, as it does in Michel, machine and Charlotte.
Tip: Michael and Michelle share a root and share nothing else in sound.
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