How to Pronounce Mysterious

To pronounce "mysterious", say MYSTER-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /mɪˈstɪɹiəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/mɪˈstɪɹiəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mɪstˈiəɹɪəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “mysterious”

"mysterious" has 2 syllables: myster-ious. It rhymes with delirious and serious, if that helps it stick.

What does mysterious mean?

adjective

  1. Of unknown origin.

    “He received a mysterious phone call this morning.”

  2. Having unknown qualities.

    “Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us.”

Synonyms

esotericuncertainundefineduntraceable

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Words that rhyme with mysterious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deliriousseriousimperiousdeleteriouscereusnereisnereustereus

Related words

inscrutablecrypticalcrypticmystifyingincomprehensibleinexplicableoccultsecret

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mysterious"?▾

"Mysterious" has 2 syllables: myster · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "mysterious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mysterious" is /mɪˈstɪɹiəs/.

What does "mysterious" mean?▾

Mysterious: Of unknown origin.

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