How to pronounce mixing
Say it like MIK-sing. Mixing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mixing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mixing
American and British speakers say mixing in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪksɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪksɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-sing.
What does mixing mean?
- the act of mixing together“paste made by a mix of flour and water”“the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mixing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mixing.
Questions about saying mixing
How do you pronounce mixing?
Say MIK-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪksɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mixing?
Mixing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say mixing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪksɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪksɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.