How to pronounce miscellaneous
Say it like mis-uh-LAY-nee-us. Miscellaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- mis
- uh
- LAY
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscellaneous 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.
- uhKeep 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miscellaneous
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: mis-uh-LAY-neers.
What does miscellaneous mean?
- Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.“A miscellaneous pile of clothing, buttons, tools and other junk.”
- Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.
- Not in any other category.
Where does miscellaneous come from?
Borrowed from Latin miscellāneus, from miscellus (“mixed”), from misceō (“mix”).
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Words that rhyme with miscellaneous
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Questions about saying miscellaneous
How do you pronounce miscellaneous?
Say mis-uh-LAY-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscellaneous?
Miscellaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: mis · uh · LAY · nee · us.
Is miscellaneous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ (mis-uh-LAY-neers).