How do you pronounce "mistake"?

In American English: /mɪˈsteɪk/ (mi-STAYK). In British English: /mɪstˈeɪk/ (mist-AYK). In Canadian English: /mɪˈsteɪk/ (mi-STAYK). In Australian English: /mɪstˈeɪk/ (mist-AYK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /mɪˈsteɪk/ (mi-STAYK), while in British English it's /mɪstˈeɪk/ (mist-AYK).

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mistake

/mɪˈsteɪk/

mi-STAYK

Syllable Breakdown

mɪmis·steɪktake

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