How to pronounce misbox
Say it like mis-BOKS. Misbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOKS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/mɪsˈbɑks/mis-BOKS
UK British/mɪsˈbɒks/mis-BOKS
- mis
- BOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbox 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.
- BOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of misbox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mis-BOKS.
What does misbox mean?
verb
- To put in the wrong box.
- To sort (mail) incorrectly.
- An instance of missorting a piece of mail.
Where does misbox come from?
From mis- + box.
Words that rhyme with misbox
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misbox.
Questions about saying misbox
How do you pronounce misbox?
Say mis-BOKS. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈbɑks/. In British English it is /mɪsˈbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbox?
Misbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOKS). Broken into parts: mis · BOKS.
Is misbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪsˈbɒks/ (mis-BOKS).