A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Mykonos Greece
Pronounce Mykonos, the famous Greek island, and its country, Greece, with confidence.
mykonos greece
MEE-koh-nossGREES
/ˈmiː.koʊ.nɔs ˈɡriːs/ · mee · koh · noss GREECE
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's common in travel blogs, news reports about tourism, and when people are planning or reminiscing about trips to the Aegean Sea.
Where the word comes from
Mykonos is named after the Greek mythological hero Mykonos, a grandson of Apollo. Greece is the English name for Hellas, derived from the Latin Graecia.
Common ways people get it wrong
- MY-koh-nos The first syllable is typically pronounced with a long 'ee' sound, like in 'see', not a long 'eye' sound.
- MY-kon-os GREE-see The 'o' in Mykonos is often softened to a 'uh' sound, and Greece is pronounced with a short 'e' sound, not 'ee'.
Frequently asked
Is Mykonos a city or an island?
Mykonos is primarily known as a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. There is also a main town on the island, also called Mykonos or Chora.
What's the most common way to say Mykonos?
The most common pronunciation in English stresses the first syllable: MEE-koh-noss. The 'o' sounds are generally soft.
How do you pronounce Greece?
Greece is pronounced with a long 'ee' sound at the end:GREES. The 'Gr' is pronounced as in 'grow'.
How do Greek people pronounce Mykonos?
In Greek, Mykonos is pronounced 'Mee-koh-nohs'. The stress is on the second syllable.
What is the English pronunciation of Mykonos?
The common English pronunciation of Mykonos is 'MY-kuh-nohs'. The stress is on the first syllable.
How do you pronounce Mykonos Greece in French?
In French, Mykonos is pronounced 'Mee-koh-nohss'. The final 's' is typically pronounced.
How do you pronounce Mykonos Greece in American English?
In American English, Mykonos is usually pronounced 'MY-kuh-nohs', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
