How to pronounce mystic
Say it like MIS-tik. Mystic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mystic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mystic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mystic
American and British speakers say mystic in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˈmɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tik.
What does mystic mean?
- having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding“mysterious symbols”“the mystical style of Blake”
- relating to or resembling mysticism“mystical intuition”“mystical theories about the securities market”
- relating to or characteristic of mysticism“mystical religion”
- someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with mystic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mystic.
Questions about saying mystic
How do you pronounce mystic?
Say MIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mystic?
Mystic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say mystic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.