How to pronounce miscalculated
Say it like mih-SKAL-kyuh-lay-tid. Miscalculated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL).
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- mih
- SKAL
- kyuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscalculated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of miscalculated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-SKAL-kyuh-lay-tid.
What does miscalculated mean?
- simple past and past participle of miscalculate How to pronounce miscalculate
Questions about saying miscalculated
How do you pronounce miscalculated?
Say mih-SKAL-kyuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscalculated?
Miscalculated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL). Broken into parts: mih · SKAL · kyuh · lay · tid.
Is miscalculated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mɪˈskælkjəˌleɪtɪd/ (mih-SKAL-kyuh-lay-tid).