English pronunciation
How to pronounce “mistake”
Phonetic spelling
mi-STAYK
IPA /mɪˈsteɪk/
Syllable stress
mi·stayk
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “mistake”?
m i s t a k e
“mistake” is spelled M-I-S-T-A-K-E. It is pronounced mi-STAYK, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
I made a mistake on the test.
Don't be afraid to make a mistake.