How do you pronounce it?
Say MIS-ter: American English /ˈmɪstər/ and British English /ˈmɪstə(r)/. Stress the first syllable. Mr. is the usual written abbreviation, while mister spells out what is spoken.
Where the word comes from
The title developed from a weakened, unstressed pronunciation of master when it was used before a name. Oxford and the Online Etymology Dictionary agree on that relationship, although they give different dates for early use. That history does not come from the weather word mist; the identical opening letters have a separate role in the puzzle.
Why this word appears in Connections
In Connections #1225, MISTER supplies MIST, just as FOGERTY supplies FOG, HAZEL supplies HAZE, and VAPORETTO supplies VAPOR. You might also think of a mister that sprays fine droplets, but the group works more consistently by taking the beginning of every tile. No knowledge of titles or spraying equipment is needed once you spot the repeated operation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does mister mean?
Mister is the spoken form of the title Mr. It can also be an informal way to address a man whose name is not being used.
Is mister the same as Mr.?
For the title before a name, yes: Mr. is the usual written abbreviation and mister is the full spoken form.
Why is MISTER in Connections #1225?
MISTER begins with MIST. It joins FOGERTY, HAZEL, and VAPORETTO, which begin with FOG, HAZE, and VAPOR. The common mechanism is the spelling at the start of each tile.