How to Pronounce Miguel
Miguel (Miguel)
Male · Portuguese
How to Pronounce Miguel
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in Portuguese-speaking regions.
Miguel means "Who is like God?"—a Portuguese name with a rich history.
Miguel has 2 syllables: mee-GEL.
Common spellings include Michael, Michel, Michele—all pronounced the same as Miguel.
Phonetic Spelling of Miguel
The phonetic spelling of Miguel is:
mee-GEL
Miguel Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Miguel below.
Origin and Meaning of Miguel
Miguel is a Portuguese name meaning "Who is like God?". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Brazil, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HT, HU, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Spanish form of Michael
Common Mispronunciations of Miguel
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Portuguese pronunciation emphasizes mee-GEL
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Miguel should be pronounced with its original Portuguese phonetics
- "Michael" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Miguel
- "Michel" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Miguel
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Miguel?
- Miguel is pronounced mee-GEL.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Miguel?
- The correct pronunciation of Miguel is mee-GEL.
- Is Miguel a Portuguese name?
- Yes, Miguel is a Portuguese name meaning "Who is like God?".
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