How to pronounce mist
Say it like MIST. Mist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mist
American and British speakers say mist in essentially the same way: /mɪst/ in the US and /mɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIST.
What does mist mean?
- a thin fog with condensation near the ground
- become covered with mist“The windshield misted over”
- make less visible or unclear“The stars are obscured by the clouds”“the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley”
- spray finely or cover with mist
Where does mist come from?
The verb is from Middle English misten, from Old English mistian.
Words that rhyme with mist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mist.
Words that sound like mist
Questions about saying mist
How do you pronounce mist?
Say MIST. The American pronunciation is /mɪst/. In British English it is /mɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mist?
Mist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIST.
Do Americans and Brits say mist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪst/ and the British form is /mɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mist?
Mist sounds the same as missed, midst in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.