How to pronounce missy
Say it like MIS-ee. Missy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of missy
American and British speakers say missy in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsi/ in the US and /ˈmɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-ee.
What does missy mean?
- A young female, or miss; as a term of mild disparagement, typically used jokingly or rebukingly.“That's enough out of you, missy!”
- A female nurse.
- Alternative form of misy.
- Girlish; effeminate; sentimental.
- Of, or pertaining to, female clothing or clothing sizes.
Where does missy come from?
From miss + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with missy
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Questions about saying missy
How do you pronounce missy?
Say MIS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missy?
Missy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say missy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.