How to pronounce misters
Say it like MIS-terz. Misters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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US American/ˈmɪstɚz/MIS-terz
UK British/ˈmɪstəz/MIS-tuz
- MIS
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of misters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIS-tuz.
What does misters mean?
noun
- plural of mister How to pronounce mister
Questions about saying misters
How do you pronounce misters?
Say MIS-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misters?
Misters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · terz.
Is misters 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 /ˈmɪstəz/ (MIS-tuz).