mirage
nounStress: second syllable
Syllables: mi-rage (2)
English Definition
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert.
Example Sentence
Travelers in the desert are often deceived by a mirage.
US IPA
/mɪˈrɑːʒ/
UK IPA
/mɪˈrɑːʒ/