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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable mys
  • 7 letters
Syllables
mys-ter-y: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MYS-ter-y.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪstɚi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mys-tery.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide mystery into syllables?

mystery divides as mys-ter-y. mys-ter-y: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in mystery?

Mystery has 3 syllables (mys-ter-y).

Which syllable is stressed in mystery?

The stressed syllable in mystery is mys. The 1st syllable is stressed: MYS-ter-y.

How do you pronounce mystery?

/ˈmɪstɚi/ in American English.