How to pronounce mistakes
Say it like mih-STAYKS. Mistakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYKS).
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- mih
- STAYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistakes 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.
- STAYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mistakes
American and British speakers say mistakes in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsteɪks/ in the US and /mɪˈsteɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STAYKS.
What does mistakes mean?
- plural of mistake How to pronounce mistake
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mistake How to pronounce mistake
Words that rhyme with mistakes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistakes.
Questions about saying mistakes
How do you pronounce mistakes?
Say mih-STAYKS. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsteɪks/. In British English it is /mɪˈsteɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistakes?
Mistakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYKS). Broken into parts: mih · STAYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say mistakes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsteɪks/ and the British form is /mɪˈsteɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.