How to pronounce misblow
Say it like MIS-bloh. Misblow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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US American/ˈmɪsbloʊ/MIS-bloh
UK British/ˈmɪsbləʊ/MIS-bloh
- MIS
- bloh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misblow 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.
- blohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of misblow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MIS-bloh.
What does misblow mean?
noun
- A blow that lands incorrectly.
- An instance of blowing incorrectly.
- To blow incorrectly.
Where does misblow come from?
From mis- + blow.
Questions about saying misblow
How do you pronounce misblow?
Say MIS-bloh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsbloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsbləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misblow?
Misblow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · bloh.
Is misblow 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 /ˈmɪsbləʊ/ (MIS-bloh).