How to pronounce mix
Say it like MIKS. Mix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mix
American and British speakers say mix in essentially the same way: /mɪks/ in the US and /mɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIKS.
What does mix mean?
- mix together different elements“The colors blend well”
- open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups“This school is completely desegregated”
- combine (electronic signals)“mixing sounds”
- a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
- an event that combines things in a mixture“a gradual mixture of cultures”
- the act of mixing together“paste made by a mix of flour and water”“the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio”
Where does mix come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian miskje (“to mix, blend”), Middle Dutch mischen (“to mix”), Low German misken, mischen (“to mix”), Old High German miskian, miskēn (“to mix”) (German mischen), Welsh mysgu (“to mix”), Latin misceō (“mix”), Anci
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mix.
Questions about saying mix
How do you pronounce mix?
Say MIKS. The American pronunciation is /mɪks/. In British English it is /mɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mix?
Mix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say mix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪks/ and the British form is /mɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.