Migraine

MY-grayn

/ˈmaɪɡreɪn/

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Syllable breakdown

migraine

Dictionary meaning

A severe headache, typically affecting one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.

History and origin

French/Greek

American: MY-grayn; British: MEE-grayn

Common mispronunciations

MIG-rain (British) vs MY-grain (American)

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