To pronounce "messy", say MESSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɛsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɛsi/
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"messy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dressy and jesse, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Jim ran his fingers through his messy brown hair.”
“He is the messiest person I've ever met.”
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"Messy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "messy" is /ˈmɛsi/.
Messy: (of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.
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