How to Say “Mykonos” in Greek

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Μύκονος
Mýkonos/ˈmikonos/feminine
The English phrase Mykonos is translated into Greek as Μύκονος (Mýkonos).
Μύκονος is the name of the island.
Meaning: island (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is Mýkonos. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmikonos/.

Did you know?

  • In Greek grammar, Μύκονος is a genitive form, meaning it literally translates to 'of Mykonos'. This is rare for a place name used as a primary noun in English.
  • In Greek mythology, the island was said to be the home of the god Pan, the deity of the wild and shepherds.
  • The spelling in Greek uses the letter 'υ' (upsilon), which was pronounced like the French 'u' in Ancient Greek, unlike the modern 'i' sound.

Examples in context

  • Η Μύκονος είναι πανέμορφη.
    I Mýkonos eínai panémorfhi.
    Mykonos is beautiful.

Example conversation

Two friends are planning their summer vacation.

  1. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Θέλεις να πάμε στη Μύκονο;
    Thélis na páme sti Mykono;
    Do you want to go to Mykonos?
  2. Κώστας Kostas

    Ναι, η Μύκονος είναι ιδανική.
    Nai, i Mýkonos eínai idanikí.
    Yes, Mykonos is ideal.
  3. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Πότε θα πάμε, Κώστα;
    Póte tha páme, Kosta;
    When shall we go, Kostas?
  4. Κώστας Kostas

    Μπορούμε να πάμε τον Ιούλιο.
    Mporoúme na páme ton Ioúlio.
    We can go in July.

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