How Do You Spell MISTER?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪstə] (IPA)

Mister, meaning "a man of rank or authority," is spelled with eight letters, starting with "m." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈmɪstər/. The initial "m" is pronounced with a labial nasal consonant /m/. The "i" in "mister" is pronounced with a short vowel /ɪ/. The second syllable is pronounced with the alveolar fricative consonant /s/ and an unstressed schwa vowel sound /tər/. The final syllable, "-ter," indicates that the word is male gender-specific, which is highlighted by the "Mr." abbreviation.

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MISTER Meaning and Definition

  1. Mister is a noun often used as a title of respect and courtesy for addressing a man. Typically abbreviated as "Mr.," it is used to convey politeness and show deference towards a male individual. The term is derived from the word "master," which was traditionally used in English to address an unmarried man. Over time, "master" gradually evolved to "mister" as a means of addressing both married and unmarried men, and as a more respectful and formal alternative to "man" or "gentleman."

    "Mister" is commonly employed in various formal and professional contexts, such as addressing colleagues, superiors, teachers, or customers. It is also used in general conversations where a higher level of politeness and formality is desired. Typically, the title is followed by the individual's surname or full name, serving as a way to address and identify someone politely.

    The use of "mister" has become widespread across English-speaking societies and is considered a social convention in many cultures. Its purpose is to acknowledge and respect an individual's status, authority, or position, allowing for a more polite and decorous form of address. However, it is important to note that some individuals may prefer to be addressed by other titles or forms of address, such as "Doctor," "Professor," or simply their first name, depending on the context and personal preference.

  2. A common title of address to any adult male, contracted into Mr.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MISTER

The word "mister" is derived from the Middle English word "maistre", which is influenced by the Old French word "maistre". Both of these words ultimately trace back to the Latin word "magister", meaning "master" or "chief". Over time, "maistre" evolved into "master" in English, while "maistre" developed into "mestre" in French. Gradually, "mestre" was shortened to "mr" in writing and later pronounced as "mister" in English. This title is often used to address a man without indicating their marital status.

Similar spelling words for MISTER

Plural form of MISTER is MISTERS

Conjugate verb Mister

CONDITIONAL

I would mister
you would mister
he/she/it would mister
we would mister
they would mister

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be mistering
you would be mistering
he/she/it would be mistering
we would be mistering
they would be mistering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mister
you would have mister
he/she/it would have mister
we would have mister
they would have mister

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been mistering
you would have been mistering
he/she/it would have been mistering
we would have been mistering
they would have been mistering

FUTURE

I will mister
you will mister
he/she/it will mister
we will mister
they will mister

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mistering
you will be mistering
he/she/it will be mistering
we will be mistering
they will be mistering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mistered
you will have mistered
he/she/it will have mistered
we will have mistered
they will have mistered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mistering
you will have been mistering
he/she/it will have been mistering
we will have been mistering
they will have been mistering

IMPERATIVE

you mister
we let´s mister

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mister

PAST

I mistered
you mistered
he/she/it mistered
we mistered
they mistered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mistering
you were mistering
he/she/it was mistering
we were mistering
they were mistering

PAST PARTICIPLE

mistered

PAST PERFECT

I had mistered
you had mistered
he/she/it had mistered
we had mistered
they had mistered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mistering
you had been mistering
he/she/it had been mistering
we had been mistering
they had been mistering

PRESENT

I mister
you mister
he/she/it misters
we mister
they mister

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mistering
you are mistering
he/she/it is mistering
we are mistering
they are mistering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mistering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mistered
you have mistered
he/she/it has mistered
we have mistered
they have mistered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mistering
you have been mistering
he/she/it has been mistering
we have been mistering
they have been mistering

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