How to pronounce mistal
Say it like MIS-tul. Mistal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistal
American and British speakers say mistal in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪstəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tul.
What does mistal mean?
- A cowshed.
Where does mistal come from?
For the disappearance of /k/ before /st/, compare the disappearance of /x/ before /st/ in Anglian Old English hēst (“highest”), nēst (“nearest”), and sesta (“sixth”), surviving in Scots neest (“next”).
Words that rhyme with mistal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistal.
Questions about saying mistal
How do you pronounce mistal?
Say MIS-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistal?
Mistal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say mistal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.