How to pronounce miscalculate
Say it like mih-SKAL-kyuh-layt. Miscalculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce miscalculate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- mih
- SKAL
- kyuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscalculate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of miscalculate
American and British speakers say miscalculate in essentially the same way: /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪt/ in the US and /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SKAL-kyuh-layt.
What does miscalculate mean?
- To calculate incorrectly.“They miscalculated by assuming the dimensions were in imperial, not metric.”
- To make a gross error in judgment.
Where does miscalculate come from?
From mis- + calculate.
Words that rhyme with miscalculate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miscalculate.
Questions about saying miscalculate
How do you pronounce miscalculate?
Say mih-SKAL-kyuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscalculate?
Miscalculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL). Broken into parts: mih · SKAL · kyuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say miscalculate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.