How to pronounce mistry
Say it like mih-STRY. Mistry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRY).
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- mih
- STRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistry 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.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mistry
American and British speakers say mistry in essentially the same way: /mɪˈstraɪ/ in the US and /mɪˈstraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STRY.
Other ways to say mistry
Mistry also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MIS-tree /ˈmɪstri/
What does mistry mean?
- To declare a mistrial in (a court case).
- (of a court case) To end in a mistrial.
- Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”).
Where does mistry come from?
From mis- + try, as a back-formation from mistrial.
Words that rhyme with mistry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistry.
Questions about saying mistry
How do you pronounce mistry?
Say mih-STRY. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstraɪ/. In British English it is /mɪˈstraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistry?
Mistry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRY). Broken into parts: mih · STRY.
Do Americans and Brits say mistry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈstraɪ/ and the British form is /mɪˈstraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.