How to pronounce mistaking
Say it like mih-STAY-king. Mistaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- mih
- STAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mistaking
American and British speakers say mistaking in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STAY-king.
What does mistaking mean?
- present participle and gerund of mistake. How to pronounce mistake
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mistaking
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Questions about saying mistaking
How do you pronounce mistaking?
Say mih-STAY-king. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistaking?
Mistaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: mih · STAY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say mistaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.