How to pronounce misanthropic
Say it like mis-un-THROP-ik. Misanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP).
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- mis
- un
- THROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misanthropic 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misanthropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mis-un-THROP-ik.
What does misanthropic mean?
- Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.
Where does misanthropic come from?
From misanthrope + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with misanthropic
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Questions about saying misanthropic
How do you pronounce misanthropic?
Say mis-un-THROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsənˈθrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misanthropic?
Misanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP). Broken into parts: mis · un · THROP · ik.
Is misanthropic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɪsənˈθrɒpɪk/ (mis-un-THROP-ik).