1 2 Oxford English Dictionary online, Ms, n.2. Etymology: An orthographic and phonetic blend of Mrs n.1 and miss n.2 Compare mizz n. The pronunciation with final /-z/ would appear to have arisen as a result of deliberate attempts to distinguish between this word and miss n.2; compare mizz n., and perhaps also Miz n.1 -- [mizz n.: Etymology: Representing the spoken realization of Ms n.2 (see discussion at that entry).] Accessed 2012-07-25
↑ Wells, John C. (1990). Longman pronunciation dictionary r. Harlow, England: Longman. tr. 463. ISBN0-582-05383-8. entry "Ms". It may be pronounced with schwa even in stressed situation.
