How to pronounce "mix"

mix

Noun
American
/mɪks/

Syllable Breakdown

mix

How natives say mix

British
/mɪks/

Syllable Breakdown

mix

How natives say mix

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'm' sound by pressing your lips together.

  • Open your mouth slightly to produce the short 'i' sound, as in 'sit'.

  • End with the 'ks' sound by touching the back of your tongue to the roof of your mouth and releasing, followed by the 's' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • miks (syl-la-bles)

  • mɪs (mix)

  • mɪgz (mix)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1 for BrE

  • Step 2 for BrE

  • Step 3 for BrE

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'mix'?

'Mix' has one syllable.

What part of the mouth should I focus on?

Focus on the lips for 'm' and tongue for 'ks'.

Is there a difference between 'mix' and 'mixes'?

'Mixes' has two syllables.

Definition

mix

To combine things together.

Word Family

mixed

/mɪkst/

adjective/verb

past of mix

Example: The paint was mixed.

mixer

/ˈmɪksər/

noun

a device for mixing

Example: Use a mixer for the ingredients.

mixture

/ˈmɪkstʃər/

noun

a combination of substances

Example: This is a mixture of fruits.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Mix has one syllable, while 'mixed' ends with a 't' sound.

'Mixer' and 'mixture' have different endings that add syllables.

'Mixture' has two syllables and a 'tʃə' ending.

Pro Tips

Practice with contrasts

Pair 'mix' with 'miss' to hear the vowel difference.

Repeated practice

Repeat 'mix' in sentences to gain fluency.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Mix

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/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

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/əˈdæpt/

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/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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