How to Pronounce Mist

To pronounce "mist", say MIST — one syllable, IPA /mɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mɪst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mist”

"mist" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tryst and just, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: midst, missed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mist mean?

noun

  1. Water or other liquid finely suspended in air.

    “It was difficult to see through the morning mist.”

  2. A layer of fine droplets or particles.

    “There was an oily mist on the lens.”

verb

  1. To form mist.

    “It's misting this morning.”

  2. To spray fine droplets on, particularly of water.

    “I mist my tropical plants every morning.”

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Words that rhyme with mist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistdismissedconsist

Related words

fogbefogcloudbecloudobscurevaporraindefrost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mist"?▾

"Mist" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mist" is /mɪst/.

What does "mist" mean?▾

Mist: Water or other liquid finely suspended in air.

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