How to Pronounce "michelangelo"
word
/ˌmaɪkəˈɫændʒəˌɫoʊ/, /ˌmɪkəˈɫændʒəˌɫoʊ/
my-kuh-LAN-juh-loh
/ˌmɪkəlˈændʒɪləʊ/
MIK-uhl-AN-jih-loh
Definition
Michelangelo was a famous Italian artist, sculptor, architect, and poet from the Renaissance period, known for masterpieces like the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌmaɪkəˈɫændʒəˌɫoʊ/, /ˌmɪkəˈɫændʒəˌɫoʊ/
British English
/ˌmɪkəlˈændʒɪləʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-kuh-LAN-juh-loh
UK
MIK-uhl-AN-jih-loh
Listen in Context
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
The statue of David was made by Michelangelo.
Michelangelo was also a talented architect.
People still travel from all over the world to see Michelangelo's art in Italy.