How to pronounce miscarry
Say it like mis-KAR-ee. Miscarry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- mis
- KAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscarry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of miscarry
American and British speakers say miscarry in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪˈskæri/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈskæri/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-KAR-ee.
What does miscarry mean?
- To have a miscarriage; to involuntarily abort a fetus.
- To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.).
- Of a letter etc.: to fail to reach its intended recipient.
Where does miscarry come from?
From Middle English miscarien.
Questions about saying miscarry
How do you pronounce miscarry?
Say mis-KAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈskæri/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈskæri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscarry?
Miscarry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: mis · KAR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say miscarry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪˈskæri/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈskæri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.