How to pronounce mixed
Say it like MIKST. Mixed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MIKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mixed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mixed
American and British speakers say mixed in essentially the same way: /mɪkst/ in the US and /mɪkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIKST.
What does mixed mean?
- simple past and past participle of mix How to pronounce mix
- Having two or more separate aspects.“I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting.”
- Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.“My joy was somewhat mixed when my partner said she was pregnant: it's a lot of responsibility.”
- Including both male(s) and female(s).“The tennis match was mixed, with a boy and a girl on each side.”
Where does mixed come from?
In adjectival use, reinforced by French mixte and/or Latin mixtus, past participle of misceō (“mix”), from the same Indo-European root as mix.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- homogeneous
- unmixed
- pure
- pedigree
- pureblooded
- unanimous
Words that rhyme with mixed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mixed.
Questions about saying mixed
How do you pronounce mixed?
Say MIKST. The American pronunciation is /mɪkst/. In British English it is /mɪkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mixed?
Mixed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIKST.
Do Americans and Brits say mixed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪkst/ and the British form is /mɪkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.