How to Pronounce Mistaking

To pronounce "mistaking", say MIST-ak-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

MIST-ak-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mistaking”

"mistaking" has 3 syllables: mist-ak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does mistaking mean?

verb

  1. To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

    “Don't mistake my kindness for weakness.”

  2. To misunderstand (someone).

noun

  1. A mistake.

Words that rhyme with mistaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingraking

Related words

misinterpretationmisunderstandingdoubtingdoubttakingtakesmissmentmistreading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mistaking"?▾

"Mistaking" has 3 syllables: mist · ak · ing.

What does "mistaking" mean?▾

Mistaking: To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

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