How to pronounce mystique
Say it like mih-STEEK. Mystique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEEK).
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- mih
- STEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mystique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mystique
American and British speakers say mystique in essentially the same way: /mɪˈstik/ in the US and /mɪˈstiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STEEK.
What does mystique mean?
- An aura of heightened interest, meaning or mystery surrounding a person or thing.
Where does mystique come from?
Borrowed from French mystique (“a mystic”), from Latin mysticus.
Words that rhyme with mystique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mystique.
Questions about saying mystique
How do you pronounce mystique?
Say mih-STEEK. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstik/. In British English it is /mɪˈstiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mystique?
Mystique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEEK). Broken into parts: mih · STEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say mystique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈstik/ and the British form is /mɪˈstiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.