How to pronounce mystical
Say it like MIS-tih-kul. Mystical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mystical 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mystical
American and British speakers say mystical in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tih-kul.
What does mystical mean?
- relating to or characteristic of mysticism“mystical religion”
- relating to or resembling mysticism“mystical intuition”“mystical theories about the securities market”
- having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding“mysterious symbols”“the mystical style of Blake”
Where does mystical come from?
From mystic + -al.
Words that rhyme with mystical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mystical.
Questions about saying mystical
How do you pronounce mystical?
Say MIS-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mystical?
Mystical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say mystical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.