How to pronounce mystery

Say it like this: /ˈmɪstɚi/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈmɪstɚi/

What does mystery mean?

nounSomething secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

“The truth behind the events remains a mystery.”

Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature.

“That man is a mystery.”

An account, story, book, film, or play, often with the theme of crime or murder, with a surprise ending that explains all the strange events that have occurred.

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