How to pronounce mistrust
Say it like mih-STRUHST. Mistrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHST).
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- mih
- STRUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistrust 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.
- STRUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mistrust
American and British speakers say mistrust in essentially the same way: /mɪˈstrʌst/ in the US and /mɪˈstrʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STRUHST.
What does mistrust mean?
- To have no confidence in (something or someone).
- To be wary, suspicious or doubtful of (something or someone).
- To suspect, to imagine or suppose (something) to be the case.
- Lack of trust or confidence; distrust, untrust.
Where does mistrust come from?
From Middle English mistrust; equivalent to mis- + trust.
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Questions about saying mistrust
How do you pronounce mistrust?
Say mih-STRUHST. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstrʌst/. In British English it is /mɪˈstrʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistrust?
Mistrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHST). Broken into parts: mih · STRUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say mistrust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈstrʌst/ and the British form is /mɪˈstrʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.