How to pronounce mystify
Say it like MIS-tuh-fy. Mystify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mystify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mystify
American and British speakers say mystify in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tuh-fy.
What does mystify mean?
- To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.“Solar eclipses continued to mystify ancient humans for thousands of years.”
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Questions about saying mystify
How do you pronounce mystify?
Say MIS-tuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mystify?
Mystify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tuh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say mystify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.