How to pronounce miscellany
Say it like MIS-uh-lay-nee. Miscellany has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- uh
- lay
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscellany pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of miscellany
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: mih-SEL-uh-nee.
What does miscellany mean?
- An assortment of miscellaneous items.
- A collection of writings on various subjects or topics; an anthology.
- The condition of being miscellaneous, of being a hodgepodge.
Where does miscellany come from?
Borrowed from French miscellanées, from Latin mīscellānea, from miscellus (“mixed”), from misceō (“to mix”).
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Questions about saying miscellany
How do you pronounce miscellany?
Say MIS-uh-lay-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsəleɪni/. In British English it is /mɪˈsɛləni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscellany?
Miscellany has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · uh · lay · nee.
Is miscellany pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mɪˈsɛləni/ (mih-SEL-uh-nee).