How to pronounce misbreed
Say it like mis-BREED. Misbreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREED).
- mis
- BREED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbreed 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.
- BREEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misbreed
American and British speakers say misbreed in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈbrid/ in the US and /mɪsˈbriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-BREED.
What does misbreed mean?
- To breed with the wrong mate, resulting in inferior offspring.
- The inferior offspring that results from misbreeding.
Where does misbreed come from?
From mis- + breed.
Words that rhyme with misbreed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misbreed.
Questions about saying misbreed
How do you pronounce misbreed?
Say mis-BREED. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈbrid/. In British English it is /mɪsˈbriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbreed?
Misbreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREED). Broken into parts: mis · BREED.
Do Americans and Brits say misbreed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈbrid/ and the British form is /mɪsˈbriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.