How to pronounce misting
Say it like MIS-ting. Misting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misting
American and British speakers say misting in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-ting.
What does misting mean?
- present participle and gerund of mist How to pronounce mist
- The application of a spray of fine droplets.
Words that rhyme with misting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misting.
Questions about saying misting
How do you pronounce misting?
Say MIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misting?
Misting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say misting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.