How to pronounce misallocating
Say it like mih-SAL-uh-kay-ting. Misallocating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL).
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- mih
- SAL
- uh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misallocating 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misallocating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-SAL-uh-kay-ting.
What does misallocating mean?
- present participle and gerund of misallocate How to pronounce misallocate
Questions about saying misallocating
How do you pronounce misallocating?
Say mih-SAL-uh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misallocating?
Misallocating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL). Broken into parts: mih · SAL · uh · kay · ting.
Is misallocating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mɪˈsæləˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (mih-SAL-uh-kay-ting).