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Prior to the introduction of two-letter state abbreviations in 1963, "Miss." was the official abbreviation for "Mississippi".

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Does miss have a long I or short I sound?

The I has a short I sound, as in this and kiss.


What is ms short for?

"Ms" is short for Miss


Does miss have a short a or i sound?

The I has a short I sound, as in this and kiss.


Is miss a short vowel?

Yes, "miss" has a short vowel sound in the first syllable, which is the 'i' sound as in "sit" or "bin."


What word did roger spell for Miss Orville in the short story Miss Awful?

In the short story "Miss Awful," Roger spelled the word "gulch" for Miss Orville.


Who is the author of Miss Brill?

Katherine Mansfield is the author of the short story Miss Brill


Does drive miss or get have a short i or a short vowel sound?

The word "drive" has a long vowel sound for the 'i' like /aɪ/ (ai), whereas the word "miss" has a short vowel sound for the 'i' like /ɪ/ (i).


What is the short form for miss in French?

The short form for miss in French is "Mlle" which stands for "Mademoiselle."


What is a short I in pronunciation?

The short I is an "ih" exhaled sound, as in bid, gift, miss, or sit.


Is kite short I sound?

Yes, the word "kite" is short and contains the short /i/ sound as in "sit" or "miss."


Do you put a period at the end of miss?

No, but you need to capitalize it. You put a period after Mr. because it is short for Mister. You put a period after Mrs. because it is short for Missus. But Miss is already a short word so doesn't need an abbreviation.


Will a female dog miss her puppies when they are given away?

she will miss them for a short while but will be back to her old self before you know it.