How to pronounce miscalculation
Say it like mih-skal-kyuh-LAY-shun. Miscalculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
- mih
- skal
- kyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscalculation 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.
- skalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miscalculation
American and British speakers say miscalculation in essentially the same way: /mɪˌskælkjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪˌskælkjəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-skal-kyuh-LAY-shun.
What does miscalculation mean?
- An incorrect or mistaken calculation.
- An error in judgment.
Where does miscalculation come from?
From mis- + calculation.
Words that rhyme with miscalculation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miscalculation.
Questions about saying miscalculation
How do you pronounce miscalculation?
Say mih-skal-kyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪˌskælkjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪˌskælkjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscalculation?
Miscalculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: mih · skal · kyuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say miscalculation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˌskælkjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪˌskælkjəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.