How to Pronounce "mizzen"
word
ˈmɪ.zən
MIZ-uhn
mˈɪzən
MIZ-uhn
Definition
The mizzen is the aft-most (rearmost) mast or the sail attached to it on a ship that has more than two masts, especially a sailing vessel.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪ.zən
British English
mˈɪzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIZ-uhn
UK
MIZ-uhn
Listen in Context
The ship has a tall mizzen at the back.
They raised the mizzen to catch more wind.
The captain checked the mizzen before sailing.
You can tell it's a three-masted ship by looking for the mizzen at the rear.