How to pronounce mixtures
Say it like MIKS-cherz. Mixtures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIKS).
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US American/ˈmɪkstʃɚz/MIKS-cherz
UK British/ˈmɪkstʃəz/MIKS-chuz
- MIKS
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mixtures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mixtures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIKS-chuz.
What does mixtures mean?
noun
- plural of mixture How to pronounce mixture
Questions about saying mixtures
How do you pronounce mixtures?
Say MIKS-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪkstʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪkstʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mixtures?
Mixtures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIKS). Broken into parts: MIKS · cherz.
Is mixtures 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 /ˈmɪkstʃəz/ (MIKS-chuz).