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