How to pronounce mistrusted
Say it like mih-STRUHS-tid. Mistrusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHS).
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- mih
- STRUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistrusted 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.
- STRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mistrusted
American and British speakers say mistrusted in essentially the same way: /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/ in the US and /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STRUHS-tid.
What does mistrusted mean?
- simple past and past participle of mistrust How to pronounce mistrust
Words that rhyme with mistrusted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistrusted.
Questions about saying mistrusted
How do you pronounce mistrusted?
Say mih-STRUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/. In British English it is /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistrusted?
Mistrusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHS). Broken into parts: mih · STRUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say mistrusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/ and the British form is /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.