How to pronounce misanthrope
Say it like MIS-un-throhp. Misanthrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- un
- throhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misanthrope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- throhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of misanthrope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MIS-un-throhp.
What does misanthrope mean?
- One who has a negative view of the entire human race.
- Someone who distrusts or avoids other people.
Questions about saying misanthrope
How do you pronounce misanthrope?
Say MIS-un-throhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsənˌθrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misanthrope?
Misanthrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · un · throhp.
Is misanthrope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɪsənˌθrəʊp/ (MIS-un-throhp).