How to Pronounce "mph"
word
ˈɛmˈpiˈeɪtʃ/, /ˈmaɪɫzpɝˈaʊɝ
EM-PEE-EYCH or MYLZ-per-OW-er
ɛm pi eɪtʃ
EM-PEE-EYCH
Definition
'Mph' stands for 'miles per hour,' a unit that measures speed, showing how many miles are traveled in one hour.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛmˈpiˈeɪtʃ/, /ˈmaɪɫzpɝˈaʊɝ
British English
ɛm pi eɪtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EM-PEE-EYCH or MYLZ-per-OW-er
UK
EM-PEE-EYCH
Listen in Context
The car was going 60 mph on the highway.
My bike can reach up to 20 mph.
The speed limit here is 30 mph.
I was late, so I drove at 75 mph to get there on time.