How to pronounce meister
Say it like MY-ster. Meister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of meister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-stuh.
What does meister mean?
- A person of great skill or authority in a particular field.
Where does meister come from?
From German Meister (“master, highly skilled tradesman; champion”), from Old High German meistar, from Latin magister, whence also English master, mister, magister, and maestro, making all these words doublets of each other.
Questions about saying meister
How do you pronounce meister?
Say MY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meister?
Meister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · ster.
Is meister pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmaɪstə/ (MY-stuh).