To pronounce "missus", say MISS-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪs.əz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɪs.əz/
IPA
"missus" has 2 syllables: miss-us. It rhymes with dismisses and hisses, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: misses, mrs — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Harry said he couldn't stop and chat because his missus wanted to go shopping.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Missus" has 2 syllables: miss · us.
The IPA transcription of "missus" is /ˈmɪs.əz/.
Missus: Wife or girlfriend.
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