How to pronounce misapplying
Say it like mih-suh-PLY-ing. Misapplying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLY).
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- mih
- suh
- PLY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misapplying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misapplying
American and British speakers say misapplying in essentially the same way: /mɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /mɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-suh-PLY-ing.
What does misapplying mean?
- present participle and gerund of misapply How to pronounce misapply
Words that rhyme with misapplying
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Questions about saying misapplying
How do you pronounce misapplying?
Say mih-suh-PLY-ing. The American pronunciation is /mɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misapplying?
Misapplying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLY). Broken into parts: mih · suh · PLY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say misapplying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /mɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.