How to pronounce misappropriated
Say it like mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid. Misappropriated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- mis
- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misappropriated 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.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misappropriated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid.
What does misappropriated mean?
- simple past and past participle of misappropriate How to pronounce misappropriate
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Questions about saying misappropriated
How do you pronounce misappropriated?
Say mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misappropriated?
Misappropriated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: mis · uh · PROH · pree · ay · tid.
Is misappropriated 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 /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/ (mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid).