How to pronounce mistral
Say it like MIS-trul. Mistral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistral 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.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistral
American and British speakers say mistral in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstrəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪstrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-trul.
What does mistral mean?
- A strong cold north-west wind in southern France and the Mediterranean.
Where does mistral come from?
Borrowed from Middle French mistral, from Occitan.
Questions about saying mistral
How do you pronounce mistral?
Say MIS-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstrəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistral?
Mistral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say mistral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstrəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.