Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on a mission

/ɑn‿ə ˈmɪʃən/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.86 in modern English

Syllables
mis-sion
IPA
/ɑn‿ə ˈmɪʃən/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Actively and determinedly engaged on a task.

prep_phrase

Looking for drugs; on a drug run.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From on + a + mission (“set of tasks that fulfils a duty or purpose; deeply felt ambition in life”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɑn‿ə ˈmɪʃən/
  • British English: /ɒn‿ə ˈmɪʃn̩/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce on a mission?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɑn‿ə ˈmɪʃən/.
What does on a mission mean?
Actively and determinedly engaged on a task.
Where does on a mission come from?
From on + a + mission (“set of tasks that fulfils a duty or purpose; deeply felt ambition in life”).

How to pronounce on a mission

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