To pronounce "mists", say MISTS — one syllable, IPA /mɪsts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/mɪsts/
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"mists" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with persists and enlists, if that helps it stick.
noun
“It was difficult to see through the morning mist.”
“There was an oily mist on the lens.”
verb
“It's misting this morning.”
“I mist my tropical plants every morning.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mists" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "mists" is /mɪsts/.
Mists: Water or other liquid finely suspended in air.
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