How to pronounce misaccount
Say it like mih-suh-KOWNT. Misaccount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWNT).
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- mih
- suh
- KOWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misaccount pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of misaccount
American and British speakers say misaccount in essentially the same way: /mɪsəˈkaʊnt/ in the US and /mɪsəˈkaʊnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-suh-KOWNT.
What does misaccount mean?
- to account badly, wrongfully, or in error
- A bad or wrong account; an incorrect narrative.
Where does misaccount come from?
From Middle English misaccounten, equivalent to mis- + account.
Words that rhyme with misaccount
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misaccount.
Questions about saying misaccount
How do you pronounce misaccount?
Say mih-suh-KOWNT. The American pronunciation is /mɪsəˈkaʊnt/. In British English it is /mɪsəˈkaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misaccount?
Misaccount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWNT). Broken into parts: mih · suh · KOWNT.
Do Americans and Brits say misaccount the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsəˈkaʊnt/ and the British form is /mɪsəˈkaʊnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.