How to pronounce mistle
Say it like MIS-ul. Mistle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistle
American and British speakers say mistle in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-ul.
What does mistle mean?
- the mistle thrush
- To fall like a fine rain; to drizzle.
Where does mistle come from?
From Middle English mistel (“mistletoe”), from Old English mistel (“mistletoe”), from Proto-West Germanic *mistil (“mistle”), from Proto-Germanic *mistilaz (“mistle”).
Words that rhyme with mistle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistle.
Words that sound like mistle
Questions about saying mistle
How do you pronounce mistle?
Say MIS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistle?
Mistle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say mistle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mistle?
Mistle sounds the same as missile in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.