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