How to pronounce "moisture"

moisture

Noun
American
/ˈmɔɪstʃər/

Syllable Breakdown

moist ure

How natives say moisture

British
/ˈmɔɪstʃə/

Syllable Breakdown

moist ure

How natives say moisture

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'moi,' like 'boy' but with an 'm.'

  • Move to 'st' by blending softly from the 's' to 't.'

  • End with 'ure,' pronounced like 'cher,' as in 'teacher.'

Common Mistakes

  • mis-ture (missing 'oi' sound)

  • mois-t-er (extra syllable)

  • moist'ur (incorrect 'ure' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'ture' pronounced like 'cher'?

In English, 'ture' often sounds like 'cher' due to historical pronunciation shifts.

Is the 's' in 'moisture' silent?

No, the 's' is pronounced clearly, blending into the 't' sound.

How do I avoid sounding like 'moist-er'?

Make sure to blend the sounds without adding extra syllables.

Definition

moisture

Water or other liquid in a small amount.

Word Family

moist

/mɔɪst/

adjective

Slightly wet

Example: The ground is moist after the rain.

moisten

/ˈmɔɪsən/

verb

To make something slightly wet

Example: She moistened the cloth before cleaning.

moisturize

/ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/

verb

To make something full of moisture

Example: I moisturize my skin daily.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Moisture has 'ure,' pronounced like 'cher,' unlike 'moist.'

Moisten has a softened 'en' at the end, unlike 'ure' in 'moisture.'

Moisturize has an extended final syllable 'ize,' while 'moisture' ends in 'ure.'

Pro Tips

Blend sounds smoothly

Practice moving from 'oi' to 'st.' It should sound smooth, not choppy.

Watch vowel length

Keep the 'oi' short. Avoid extending the sound too long.

Nearby Words

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adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/