How to pronounce mister
Say it like MIS-ter. Mister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mister 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIS-tuh.
What does mister mean?
- Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name.“You may sit here, mister.”
- A man.“There are too many misters and not enough sisters up in this club tonight, for my taste.”
- To address by the title of "mister".
- A device that makes or sprays mist.“Odessa D. uses a mister Sunday to fight the 106-degree heat at a NASCAR race in Fontana, California.”
Where does mister come from?
Unaccented variant of master, attested since the 15th century.
Words that rhyme with mister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mister.
Questions about saying mister
How do you pronounce mister?
Say MIS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mister?
Mister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ter.
Is mister 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 /ˈmɪstə/ (MIS-tuh).