How to pronounce misbeat
Say it like MIS-beet. Misbeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- beet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbeat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- beetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misbeat
American and British speakers say misbeat in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsbit/ in the US and /ˈmɪsbit/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-beet.
What does misbeat mean?
- A false, wrong, or incorrect beat; a beat in the wrong time or rhythm.
- To beat out of rhythm; beat incorrectly.
Where does misbeat come from?
From mis- + beat.
Questions about saying misbeat
How do you pronounce misbeat?
Say MIS-beet. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsbit/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsbit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbeat?
Misbeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · beet.
Do Americans and Brits say misbeat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsbit/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsbit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.