Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mph

/ˌɛmpiˈeɪt͡ʃ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables
mph
IPA
/ˌɛmpiˈeɪt͡ʃ/
10
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of mile(s) per hour.

symbol

Alternative letter-case form of mph.

Example Sentences

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

speeding speed limit speedometer MPH M.P.H. kph mul:km/h km/hr

Synonyms

mi/h mi/hr miles per hour

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce mph?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛmpiˈeɪt͡ʃ/.
What does mph mean?
Initialism of mile(s) per hour.

How to pronounce mph

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mph”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌɛmpiˈeɪt͡ʃ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mph”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “mph” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.