How to pronounce mistune
Say it like mih-STYOON. Mistune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STYOON).
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- mih
- STYOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistune 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.
- STYOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mistune
American and British speakers say mistune in essentially the same way: /mɪˈstjun/ in the US and /mɪˈstjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STYOON.
What does mistune mean?
- To tune wrongly.
- An incorrect tuning.
Where does mistune come from?
From mis- + tune.
Words that rhyme with mistune
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistune.
Questions about saying mistune
How do you pronounce mistune?
Say mih-STYOON. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstjun/. In British English it is /mɪˈstjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistune?
Mistune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STYOON). Broken into parts: mih · STYOON.
Do Americans and Brits say mistune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈstjun/ and the British form is /mɪˈstjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.