How to pronounce missive
Say it like MIS-iv. Missive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce missive. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIS
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missive 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of missive
American and British speakers say missive in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsɪv/ in the US and /ˈmɪsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-iv.
What does missive mean?
- A written message; a letter, note or memo.
- Letters sent between two parties in which one makes an offer and the other accepts it.
- Specially sent; intended or prepared to be sent.
Where does missive come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin missīvus, from mittō (“to send”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying missive
How do you pronounce missive?
Say MIS-iv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsɪv/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missive?
Missive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say missive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsɪv/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.