How to Pronounce Misting

To pronounce "misting", say MIST-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪstɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɪstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misting”

"misting" has 2 syllables: mist-ing. It rhymes with disgusting and dusting, if that helps it stick.

What does misting mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The application of a spray of fine droplets.

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Words that rhyme with misting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disgustingdustingfistingthrustinglustingdistinguetrustingbustingcrustingadjustingreadjustingrusting

Related words

fogbefogcloudbecloudobscurespraysprayingaerosolization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misting"?▾

"Misting" has 2 syllables: mist · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "misting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misting" is /ˈmɪstɪŋ/.

What does "misting" mean?▾

Misting: To form mist.

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