How to pronounce mise
Say it like MEEZ. Mise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mise
American and British speakers say mise in essentially the same way: /miz/ in the US and /miːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEEZ.
What does mise mean?
- The issue in a writ of right.
- To make a risky move with no regard for the consequences when the alternative is certain defeat.
Where does mise come from?
Borrowed from French mise (“a putting, setting, expense”).
Words that rhyme with mise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mise.
Questions about saying mise
How do you pronounce mise?
Say MEEZ. The American pronunciation is /miz/. In British English it is /miːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mise?
Mise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say mise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /miz/ and the British form is /miːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.