How to pronounce miscast
Say it like mih-SKAST. Miscast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAST).
- mih
- SKAST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscast 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.
- SKASTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of miscast
American and British speakers say miscast in essentially the same way: /mɪˈskæst/ in the US and /mɪˈskæst/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SKAST.
What does miscast mean?
- To cast or reckon incorrectly.
- To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.
- To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
- An erroneous cast or reckoning.
- Erroneously cast
Where does miscast come from?
From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.
Words that rhyme with miscast
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miscast.
Questions about saying miscast
How do you pronounce miscast?
Say mih-SKAST. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskæst/. In British English it is /mɪˈskæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscast?
Miscast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAST). Broken into parts: mih · SKAST.
Do Americans and Brits say miscast the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈskæst/ and the British form is /mɪˈskæst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.