How to pronounce misallocation
Say it like mih-sal-uh-KAY-shun. Misallocation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- mih
- sal
- uh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misallocation 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.
- salGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misallocation
American and British speakers say misallocation in essentially the same way: /mɪˌsæləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪˌsæləˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-sal-uh-KAY-shun.
What does misallocation mean?
- An improper or unwise allocation, especially of money.
Where does misallocation come from?
From mis- + allocation.
Words that rhyme with misallocation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misallocation.
Questions about saying misallocation
How do you pronounce misallocation?
Say mih-sal-uh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪˌsæləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪˌsæləˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misallocation?
Misallocation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: mih · sal · uh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say misallocation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˌsæləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪˌsæləˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.