How to pronounce mistaste
Say it like mih-STAYST. Mistaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYST).
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- mih
- STAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistaste 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.
- STAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mistaste
American and British speakers say mistaste in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsteɪst/ in the US and /mɪˈsteɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STAYST.
What does mistaste mean?
- A wrong, bad, or illicit taste
Where does mistaste come from?
From Middle English mistasten, equivalent to mis- + taste.
Words that rhyme with mistaste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistaste.
Questions about saying mistaste
How do you pronounce mistaste?
Say mih-STAYST. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsteɪst/. In British English it is /mɪˈsteɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistaste?
Mistaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYST). Broken into parts: mih · STAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say mistaste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsteɪst/ and the British form is /mɪˈsteɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.