How to pronounce misanthropy
Say it like mih-SAN-thruh-pee. Misanthropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN).
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- mih
- SAN
- thruh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misanthropy 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.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misanthropy
American and British speakers say misanthropy in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsænθrəpi/ in the US and /mɪˈsænθrəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SAN-thruh-pee.
What does misanthropy mean?
- A negative view or hatred of the human race.
Words that rhyme with misanthropy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misanthropy.
Questions about saying misanthropy
How do you pronounce misanthropy?
Say mih-SAN-thruh-pee. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsænθrəpi/. In British English it is /mɪˈsænθrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misanthropy?
Misanthropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN). Broken into parts: mih · SAN · thruh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say misanthropy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsænθrəpi/ and the British form is /mɪˈsænθrəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.