How to pronounce misappropriation
Say it like mis-uh-proh-pree-AY-shun. Misappropriation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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- mis
- uh
- proh
- pree
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misappropriation 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.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misappropriation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-uh-proh-pree-AY-shun.
What does misappropriation mean?
- The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.
- The wrongful, incorrect or dishonest use of something, such as information.
Where does misappropriation come from?
From mis- + appropriation.
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Words that rhyme with misappropriation
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Questions about saying misappropriation
How do you pronounce misappropriation?
Say mis-uh-proh-pree-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misappropriation?
Misappropriation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: mis · uh · proh · pree · AY · shun.
Is misappropriation 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 /ˌmɪsəˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/ (mis-uh-proh-pree-AY-shun).