How to pronounce mixup
Say it like MIK-sup. Mixup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- sup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mixup 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.
- supKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mixup
American and British speakers say mixup in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪksəp/ in the US and /ˈmɪksəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-sup.
What does mixup mean?
- Alternative form of mix-up.
Questions about saying mixup
How do you pronounce mixup?
Say MIK-sup. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪksəp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪksəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mixup?
Mixup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · sup.
Do Americans and Brits say mixup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪksəp/ and the British form is /ˈmɪksəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.