How to pronounce missies
Say it like MIS-eez. Missies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of missies
American and British speakers say missies in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsiz/ in the US and /ˈmɪsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-eez.
What does missies mean?
- plural of missy How to pronounce missy
- plural of missie How to pronounce missie
Questions about saying missies
How do you pronounce missies?
Say MIS-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsiz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missies?
Missies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say missies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsiz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.