How to pronounce mischance
Say it like mis-CHAHNS. Mischance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAHNS).
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- mis
- CHAHNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mischance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHAHNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mischance
American and British speakers say mischance in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈtʃɑns/ in the US and /mɪsˈtʃɑːns/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-CHAHNS.
What does mischance mean?
- Bad luck, misfortune.
- A mishap, an unlucky circumstance.
- To undergo (a misfortune); to suffer (something unfortunate).
Where does mischance come from?
From Anglo-Norman meschance, Old French meschance, meschaunce.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mischance
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Questions about saying mischance
How do you pronounce mischance?
Say mis-CHAHNS. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈtʃɑns/. In British English it is /mɪsˈtʃɑːns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mischance?
Mischance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAHNS). Broken into parts: mis · CHAHNS.
Do Americans and Brits say mischance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈtʃɑns/ and the British form is /mɪsˈtʃɑːns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.