How do you pronounce "missy"?

In American English: /ˈmɪsi/ (MIS-ee). In British English: /mˈɪsi/ (M-is). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪsi/ (MIS-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɪsi/ (M-is).

Is "missy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪsi/ (MIS-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɪsi/ (M-is).

How to Pronounce "missy"

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missy

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/ˈmɪsi/

MIS-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɪsmis·isy

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