How to pronounce misappropriating
Say it like mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-ting. Misappropriating has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- mis
- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misappropriating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misappropriating
- 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-ting.
What does misappropriating mean?
- present participle and gerund of misappropriate How to pronounce misappropriate
Questions about saying misappropriating
How do you pronounce misappropriating?
Say mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misappropriating?
Misappropriating has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: mis · uh · PROH · pree · ay · ting.
Is misappropriating 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 /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/ (mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-ting).