To pronounce "mistaken", say MIST-ak-en — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪsˈteɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/mɪsˈteɪkən/
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"mistaken" has 3 syllables: mist-ak-en. It rhymes with forsaken and awaken, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Don't mistake my kindness for weakness.”
adjective
“A mistaken sense of loyalty.”
“He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mistaken" has 3 syllables: mist · ak · en.
The IPA transcription of "mistaken" is /mɪsˈteɪkən/.
Mistaken: To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
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