How to pronounce amiss
Say it like uh-MIS. Amiss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- uh
- MIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amiss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amiss
American and British speakers say amiss in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪs/ in the US and /əˈmɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MIS.
What does amiss mean?
- Wrong; faulty; out of order; improper or otherwise incorrect.“He suspected something was amiss.”
- Astray.
- Imperfectly.
Where does amiss come from?
From a- + miss.
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Words that rhyme with amiss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amiss.
Questions about saying amiss
How do you pronounce amiss?
Say uh-MIS. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪs/. In British English it is /əˈmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amiss?
Amiss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: uh · MIS.
Do Americans and Brits say amiss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪs/ and the British form is /əˈmɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.