How to pronounce missing
Say it like MIS-ing. Missing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of missing
American and British speakers say missing in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-ing.
What does missing mean?
- not able to be found“missing in action”“a missing person”
- nonexistent“the thumb is absent”“her appetite was lacking”
Where does missing come from?
By surface analysis, miss + -ing.
Words that rhyme with missing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of missing.
Questions about saying missing
How do you pronounce missing?
Say MIS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missing?
Missing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say missing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.