How to pronounce mistaken
Say it like mis-TAY-kun. Mistaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- mis
- TAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistaken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistaken
American and British speakers say mistaken in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈteɪkən/ in the US and /mɪsˈteɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-TAY-kun.
What does mistaken mean?
- wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment“well-meaning but misguided teachers”“a mistaken belief”
- arising from error“a false assumption”“a mistaken view of the situation”
Where does mistaken come from?
Morphologically mistake + -n.
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Words that rhyme with mistaken
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Questions about saying mistaken
How do you pronounce mistaken?
Say mis-TAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈteɪkən/. In British English it is /mɪsˈteɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistaken?
Mistaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: mis · TAY · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say mistaken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈteɪkən/ and the British form is /mɪsˈteɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.