To pronounce "misty", say MISTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɪsti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɪsti/
IPA
"misty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with twisty and christie, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“It's very misty this morning; I can't see a thing!”
“a misty memory of his childhood”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Misty" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "misty" is /ˈmɪsti/.
Misty: Covered in mist; foggy.
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