How to Pronounce "mikado"
word
mɪˈkɑdoʊ
mih-KAH-doh
mɪkˈɑːdəʊ
mik-AH-doh
Definition
'Mikado' is an old term for the Emperor of Japan, and also the name of a game played with sticks where players try to remove them one at a time without moving others.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪˈkɑdoʊ
British English
mɪkˈɑːdəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mih-KAH-doh
UK
mik-AH-doh
Listen in Context
The children played mikado after dinner.
A long time ago, Japan was ruled by the mikado.
Do you want to try mikado? It's easy to learn.
I haven't played mikado in years—it brings back childhood memories.