How to pronounce miscomment
Say it like mih-SKOM-ent. Miscomment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOM).
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- mih
- SKOM
- ent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscomment 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.
- SKOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- entKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of miscomment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-SKOM-ent.
What does miscomment mean?
- A comment that is untrue.
- To comment in error.
Where does miscomment come from?
From mis- + comment.
Questions about saying miscomment
How do you pronounce miscomment?
Say mih-SKOM-ent. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskɑmɛnt/. In British English it is /mɪˈskɒmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscomment?
Miscomment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOM). Broken into parts: mih · SKOM · ent.
Is miscomment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪˈskɒmɛnt/ (mih-SKOM-ent).