How to pronounce misalliance
Say it like mis-uh-LY-uns. Misalliance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY).
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- mis
- uh
- LY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misalliance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misalliance
American and British speakers say misalliance in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/ in the US and /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-uh-LY-uns.
What does misalliance mean?
- An unsuitable alliance, especially an unsuitable marriage.
Where does misalliance come from?
From mis- + alliance, partly after French mésalliance.
Words that rhyme with misalliance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misalliance.
Questions about saying misalliance
How do you pronounce misalliance?
Say mis-uh-LY-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misalliance?
Misalliance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY). Broken into parts: mis · uh · LY · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say misalliance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.