How to pronounce missie
Say it like MIS-ee. Missie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of missie
American and British speakers say missie in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsi/ in the US and /ˈmɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-ee.
What does missie mean?
- A young woman; miss.
Where does missie come from?
From miss + -ie.
Words that rhyme with missie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of missie.
Words that sound like missie
Questions about saying missie
How do you pronounce missie?
Say MIS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missie?
Missie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say missie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as missie?
Missie sounds the same as missy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.