Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mistry

/mɪsˈtɹaɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.23 in modern English

Syllables
mis-try
IPA
/mɪsˈtɹaɪ/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

verb

To declare a mistrial in (a court case).

Transitive verb

verb

(of a court case) To end in a mistrial.

Intransitive verb

noun

Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”).

Indian usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi मिस्त्री (mistrī). Doublet of master.

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Questions

How do you pronounce mistry?
The recorded pronunciation is /mɪsˈtɹaɪ/.
What does mistry mean?
A surname.
Where does mistry come from?
Borrowed from Hindi मिस्त्री (mistrī). Doublet of master.

How to pronounce mistry

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