How to Pronounce Mists

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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💡 Tip for remembering “mists

"mists" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with persists and enlists, if that helps it stick.

What does mists mean?

noun

  1. Water or other liquid finely suspended in air.

    It was difficult to see through the morning mist.

  2. A layer of fine droplets or particles.

    There was an oily mist on the lens.

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.

Words that rhyme with mists

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mists"?

"Mists" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mists"?

The IPA transcription of "mists" is /mɪsts/.

What does "mists" mean?

Mists: Water or other liquid finely suspended in air.

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