How do you pronounce the name Michaela?

Question

Is it like Mikalya? or Mick-ella? My sister's having a baby, and she likes that name, but we're not sure how it's pronounced.

I personally like pronouncing it Mick-ella. It sounds more original.

Answer 1

Well, in Slovakia this is a very frequent name and we pronounce it Micha-ella (ch is pronounced as in German bach)

Lovely name, by the way!

Answer 2

MICK-kayla, emphasis on the 'mick' part.

Answer 3

I think it is normally like Mikayla.

Answer 4

mi-kayla

Answer 5

ma - kay - lah

Answer 6

Mick - ay - la

Answer 7

no its like me-ki-alla

Answer 8

mi-KAY-la

Answer 9

mic-a-la

Answer 10

mi-kale-a

choose me as best cause i showed you this funny video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8BsHBnliN0

Answer 11

me kala