How to Pronounce Mister

To pronounce "mister", say MIST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈmɪstə(ɹ)]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

mister

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/[ˈmɪstə(ɹ)]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mister”

"mister" has 2 syllables: mist-er. It rhymes with blister and sister, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mister mean?

noun

  1. A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.

    “You may sit here, mister.”

verb

  1. To address by the title of "mister".

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Words that rhyme with mister

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blistersistertwistertransistorkisterstepsister

Related words

mrhusbandmonsieurbuddydudepapasonuncle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mister"?▾

"Mister" has 2 syllables: mist · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "mister"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mister" is /[ˈmɪstə(ɹ)]/.

What does "mister" mean?▾

Mister: A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.

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