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Mitchell Pronunciation
Mitchell is pronounced MI-chuhl, IPA /ˈmɪtʃəl/.
MI-chuhl
US /ˈmɪtʃəl/
Syllables: MI · chuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: A surname and given name, from an old form of Michael.
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Mitchell in a Sentence
- Mitchell has worked here since March.
- The Mitchell family farmed this land for a century.
- Ask Mitchell to sign the form.
Common Mispronunciations of Mitchell
Not MIT-chel
The tch is one sound, the ch of chair, so the name runs MI-chuhl in two beats.
Not mi-CHEL
MI is loud and chuhl is quiet, which keeps the name clear of Michelle.
Tip: Michelle, the French given name, moves the beat to the end: mi-SHEL.
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