How to pronounce mixture
Say it like MIKS-cher. Mixture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIKS).
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- MIKS
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mixture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mixture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIKS-chuh.
What does mixture mean?
- (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
- any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients“he volunteered to taste her latest concoction”“he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade”
- a collection containing a variety of sorts of things“a great assortment of cars was on display”“he had a variety of disorders”
Where does mixture come from?
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French misture, from Latin mixtūra (“a mixing”), from mixtus, perfect passive participle of misceō (“mix”); compare mix.
Words that rhyme with mixture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mixture.
Questions about saying mixture
How do you pronounce mixture?
Say MIKS-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪkstʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mixture?
Mixture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIKS). Broken into parts: MIKS · cher.
Is mixture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪkstʃə/ (MIKS-chuh).