How to pronounce misallocate
Say it like mih-SAL-uh-kayt. Misallocate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL).
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- mih
- SAL
- uh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misallocate 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.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of misallocate
American and British speakers say misallocate in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪt/ in the US and /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SAL-uh-kayt.
What does misallocate mean?
- To allocate incorrectly or inappropriately.
Where does misallocate come from?
From mis- + allocate.
Words that rhyme with misallocate
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Questions about saying misallocate
How do you pronounce misallocate?
Say mih-SAL-uh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misallocate?
Misallocate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL). Broken into parts: mih · SAL · uh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say misallocate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.