How to pronounce mysteries
Say it like MIS-tuh-reez. Mysteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mysteries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mysteries
American and British speakers say mysteries in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstəriz/ in the US and /ˈmɪstəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tuh-reez.
What does mysteries mean?
Questions about saying mysteries
How do you pronounce mysteries?
Say MIS-tuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstəriz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mysteries?
Mysteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tuh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say mysteries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstəriz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.