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How to pronounce:
miss
Definition:
(nou) a young woman (nou) a failure to hit (or meet or find etc) (nou) a form of address for an unmarried woman
Phonetic Transcription:
mɪs
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Common mistakes of miss pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "miss" with a long "i" sound as in "meet". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /mɪs/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, similar to "sit".
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "miss" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "misse". The correct pronunciation is /mɪs/, where the "s" is clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and concise.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "miss" with "mice" or "missed". "Miss" is pronounced /mɪs/, while "mice" is /maɪs/ and "missed" is /mɪst/. Tip: Practice saying each word in isolation to hear the differences clearly.
- Ignoring syllable stress: Learners sometimes stress the first syllable too heavily, making "miss" sound like "MISS". However, "miss" is a one-syllable word and should be pronounced with even stress. Tip: Remember, it's just one syllable: /mɪs/.
- Adding extra sounds: Some people add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing "miss" as "misse". The correct form is /mɪs/, with no additional vowel. Tip: Practice saying "miss" quickly to avoid adding any unnecessary sounds.