How to pronounce mystified
Say it like MIS-tuh-fyde. Mystified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mystified 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.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mystified
American and British speakers say mystified in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tuh-fyde.
What does mystified mean?
Questions about saying mystified
How do you pronounce mystified?
Say MIS-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mystified?
Mystified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tuh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say mystified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.