How to pronounce misapply
Say it like mih-suh-PLY. Misapply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLY).
- mih
- suh
- PLY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misapply 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of misapply
American and British speakers say misapply in essentially the same way: /mɪsəˈplaɪ/ in the US and /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-uh-PLY.
What does misapply mean?
- To apply incorrectly; to misuse.
Where does misapply come from?
From mis- + apply.
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Words that rhyme with misapply
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misapply.
Questions about saying misapply
How do you pronounce misapply?
Say mih-suh-PLY. The American pronunciation is /mɪsəˈplaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misapply?
Misapply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLY). Broken into parts: mih · suh · PLY.
Do Americans and Brits say misapply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsəˈplaɪ/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.