How to Pronounce "michaelmas"
word
ˈmɪkəlməs
MIK-uhl-muhs
ˈmɪkəlməs
MIK-uhl-muhs
Definition
Michaelmas is a Christian festival celebrated on September 29th in honor of the Archangel Michael, and is also the traditional name for the autumn term at some British universities and schools.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪkəlməs
British English
ˈmɪkəlməs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIK-uhl-muhs
UK
MIK-uhl-muhs
Listen in Context
Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th.
Oxford University has a Michaelmas term.
Many British schools start after Michaelmas.
They always hold a big dinner to mark Michaelmas at college.