How to pronounce mistaker
Say it like mih-STAY-ker. Mistaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- mih
- STAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-STAY-kuh.
What does mistaker mean?
- One who mistakes.
Where does mistaker come from?
From mistake + -er.
Questions about saying mistaker
How do you pronounce mistaker?
Say mih-STAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsteɪkər/. In British English it is /mɪˈsteɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistaker?
Mistaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: mih · STAY · ker.
Is mistaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪˈsteɪkə/ (mih-STAY-kuh).