How to pronounce amissing
Say it like uh-MIS-ing. Amissing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- uh
- MIS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amissing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amissing
American and British speakers say amissing in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈmɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MIS-ing.
What does amissing mean?
- Missing, lacking.
Where does amissing come from?
From a misinterpretation of a-missing (a- + missing) as a single word.
Words that rhyme with amissing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amissing.
Questions about saying amissing
How do you pronounce amissing?
Say uh-MIS-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈmɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amissing?
Amissing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: uh · MIS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say amissing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈmɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.