How to pronounce mystifying
Say it like MIS-tuh-fy-ing. Mystifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mystifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mystifying
American and British speakers say mystifying in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tuh-fy-ing.
What does mystifying mean?
- Very hard to understand; baffling.
- present participle and gerund of mystify How to pronounce mystify
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Questions about saying mystifying
How do you pronounce mystifying?
Say MIS-tuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mystifying?
Mystifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tuh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say mystifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.