How to Pronounce "mission"
word
/ˈmɪʃən/
MI-shuhn
/mˈɪʃən/
MI-shuhn
Definition
An important task or purpose that someone is given or chooses to do. It can also mean a military, space, religious, or official operation with a clear goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɪʃən/
British English
/mˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MI-shuhn
UK
MI-shuhn
Listen in Context
Their mission is to bring clean water to the village.
The astronaut trained for the mission for two years.
This school has a mission to help every child learn.
She came into the kitchen like she was on a mission.