How to pronounce misbid
Say it like mis-BID. Misbid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID).
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- mis
- BID
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misbid
American and British speakers say misbid in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈbɪd/ in the US and /mɪsˈbɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-BID.
What does misbid mean?
- To make an incorrect offer or bid.
- To bid incorrectly; bid higher or lower than actual.
- A mistake in a bid or offer; a wrong offer or bid.
Where does misbid come from?
From the fusion of Middle English misbidden (to mistreat; equivalent to mis- + bid) and Middle English misbeden (“to mistreat; abuse; outrage; offend; insult”), from Old English misbēodan (“to ill-use, injure, do wrong to, announce wrongly”
Words that rhyme with misbid
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Questions about saying misbid
How do you pronounce misbid?
Say mis-BID. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈbɪd/. In British English it is /mɪsˈbɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbid?
Misbid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID). Broken into parts: mis · BID.
Do Americans and Brits say misbid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈbɪd/ and the British form is /mɪsˈbɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.