How to pronounce missions
Say it like MISH-unz. Missions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MISH).
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- MISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of missions
American and British speakers say missions in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˈmɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MISH-unz.
What does missions mean?
- plural of mission How to pronounce mission
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mission How to pronounce mission
Questions about saying missions
How do you pronounce missions?
Say MISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missions?
Missions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MISH). Broken into parts: MISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say missions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.