How to pronounce misses
Say it like MIS-uz. Misses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misses
American and British speakers say misses in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈmɪsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-uz.
What does misses mean?
- plural of miss How to pronounce miss
- A range of clothing sizes for women of average height and build.
- Alternative spelling of missus (“Mrs; wife”).
- third-person singular simple present indicative of miss How to pronounce miss
Questions about saying misses
How do you pronounce misses?
Say MIS-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misses?
Misses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say misses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.