How to pronounce mistiness
Say it like MIS-tee-nus. Mistiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistiness 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistiness
American and British speakers say mistiness in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstinəs/ in the US and /ˈmɪstinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tee-nus.
What does mistiness mean?
- The quality of being misty.
Where does mistiness come from?
Inherited from Middle English mystynesse; equivalent to misty + -ness.
Questions about saying mistiness
How do you pronounce mistiness?
Say MIS-tee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstinəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistiness?
Mistiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say mistiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstinəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.