How do you pronounce "mystery"?

In American English: /ˈmɪstɝi/ (MIST-ur-ee). In British English: /mˈɪstəɹi/ (M-ist-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪstɝi/ (MIST-ur-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɪstəɹi/ (M-ist-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪstɝi/ (MIST-ur-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɪstəɹi/ (M-ist-uhr).

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mystery

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/ˈmɪstɝi/

MIST-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɪstmys·ɝte·iry

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