How to pronounce mistime
Say it like mih-STYME. Mistime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STYME).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mistime. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- mih
- STYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistime 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.
- STYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mistime
American and British speakers say mistime in essentially the same way: /mɪˈstaɪm/ in the US and /mɪˈstaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STYME.
What does mistime mean?
- To perform an action at the wrong time; especially to misjudge the timing of coordinated events.“I mistimed my leap and fell flat on my face.”
Where does mistime come from?
From mis- + time.
Words that rhyme with mistime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistime.
Questions about saying mistime
How do you pronounce mistime?
Say mih-STYME. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstaɪm/. In British English it is /mɪˈstaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistime?
Mistime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STYME). Broken into parts: mih · STYME.
Do Americans and Brits say mistime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈstaɪm/ and the British form is /mɪˈstaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.