How to pronounce misappropriates
Say it like mis-uh-PROH-pree-ayts. Misappropriates has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- mis
- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misappropriates 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.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of misappropriates
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-uh-PROH-pree-ayts.
What does misappropriates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of misappropriate How to pronounce misappropriate
Questions about saying misappropriates
How do you pronounce misappropriates?
Say mis-uh-PROH-pree-ayts. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪts/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misappropriates?
Misappropriates has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: mis · uh · PROH · pree · ayts.
Is misappropriates 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 /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪts/ (mis-uh-PROH-pree-ayts).