How to pronounce misappropriate
Say it like mis-uh-PROH-pree-ayt. Misappropriate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- mis
- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misappropriate 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of misappropriate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-uh-PROH-prih-ayt.
What does misappropriate mean?
- To take something for wrong or illegal purposes.
- To embezzle.“The accountant was found to have misappropriated funds over a period of three years.”
Where does misappropriate come from?
From mis- + appropriate.
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Words that rhyme with misappropriate
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Questions about saying misappropriate
How do you pronounce misappropriate?
Say mis-uh-PROH-pree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈproʊprieɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprɪeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misappropriate?
Misappropriate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: mis · uh · PROH · pree · ayt.
Is misappropriate 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 /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprɪeɪt/ (mis-uh-PROH-prih-ayt).