How to pronounce miscalibrate
Say it like mih-SKAL-ih-brayt. Miscalibrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL).
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- mih
- SKAL
- ih
- brayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscalibrate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- braytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of miscalibrate
American and British speakers say miscalibrate in essentially the same way: /mɪˈskælɪbreɪt/ in the US and /mɪˈskælɪbreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SKAL-ih-brayt.
What does miscalibrate mean?
- To calibrate poorly or wrongly.
Where does miscalibrate come from?
From mis- + calibrate.
Questions about saying miscalibrate
How do you pronounce miscalibrate?
Say mih-SKAL-ih-brayt. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskælɪbreɪt/. In British English it is /mɪˈskælɪbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscalibrate?
Miscalibrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL). Broken into parts: mih · SKAL · ih · brayt.
Do Americans and Brits say miscalibrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈskælɪbreɪt/ and the British form is /mɪˈskælɪbreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.