How to pronounce "mirin" in English
mi·rin
Hear native speakers say mirin in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “mirin”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
mi
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
rin
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "mirin" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "mirin is" sounds like "mirin-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "mirin" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“mirin soy we'll show you the the the last dish uh that was a total un utter”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“further now that we've mirin list about the wisdom of Brios and the storytelling of Elders let's speak about our youth the”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“It's made from soy sauce, sake, mirin, a bit of sugar, and then you add acidic to it.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“I used mirin. And a little bit of sesame oil from Takehiro, who's waiting in the wings there.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“juice in the juice and I also have uh you know soy sauce mirin I have all kind”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“soy sauce, mirin, and sake and you can do 85% of the recipes with just that.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “mirin”
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mirin soy we'll show you the the the last dish uh that was a total un utter
Hear it in context: “mirin”
48 clipsThe English word “mirin”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (mi · rin). Grammatically, “mirin” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 48 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “mirin” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @67:17
“we can strain this and we'll season it with um sake mirin soy we'll show you the the the last dish uh that was a total un utter accident uh error it was the idea was there but the execution and the end”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @11:02
“stories that we can take further now that we've mirin list about the wisdom of Brios and the storytelling of Elders let's speak about our youth the of Elders let's speak about our youth the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @38:46
“Again, ponzu is a very similar thing. It's made from soy sauce, sake, mirin, a bit of sugar, and then you add acidic to it. and then you add acidic to it.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:49
“I didn't use sugar. I used mirin. And a little bit of sesame oil from Takehiro, who's waiting in the wings there. And a little bit of sesame oil from Takehiro, who's”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @7:14
“that's whole tomato in the sauce in the juice in the juice and I also have uh you know soy sauce mirin I have all kind you know soy sauce mirin I have all kind”
Definition & Meaning: “mirin”
- A form of Japanese rice wine, less alcoholic than saké and used in cooking.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Although naturally brewed mirin is made from only water, sweet brown rice, and rice koji, much of the mirin sold in natural food stores and Oriental markets is sweetened with sugar or corn syrup; read labels carefully.”
- “mirin soy we'll show you the the the last dish uh that was a total un utter”
- “further now that we've mirin list about the wisdom of Brios and the storytelling of Elders let's speak about our youth the”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “mirin”
- Syllables:
- mi · rin
- Hear it in context
- mirin
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"mirin" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "mirin" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about mirin
How many syllables are in “mirin”?
“mirin” has 2 syllables: mi · rin.
What does “mirin” mean?
A form of Japanese rice wine, less alcoholic than saké and used in cooking.
How can I hear “mirin” used in real sentences?
This page has 48 real-world video examples of “mirin” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “mirin”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).