How to pronounce mischaracterize
Say it like mih-SKAR-uk-tuh-ryze. Mischaracterize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR).
- mih
- SKAR
- uk
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mischaracterize 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.
- SKARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mischaracterize
American and British speakers say mischaracterize in essentially the same way: /mɪˈskærəktəˌraɪz/ in the US and /mɪˈskærəktəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SKAR-uk-tuh-ryze.
What does mischaracterize mean?
- To characterize falsely or mistakenly“Our small disagreement has been mischaracterized as a deep rift.”
Where does mischaracterize come from?
From mis- + characterize.
Questions about saying mischaracterize
How do you pronounce mischaracterize?
Say mih-SKAR-uk-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskærəktəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /mɪˈskærəktəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mischaracterize?
Mischaracterize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR). Broken into parts: mih · SKAR · uk · tuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say mischaracterize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈskærəktəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /mɪˈskærəktəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.