How to pronounce miscommunication
Say it like mih-skuh-myoo-nuh-KAY-shun. Miscommunication has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- mih
- skuh
- myoo
- nuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscommunication 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.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miscommunication
American and British speakers say miscommunication in essentially the same way: /mɪskəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪskəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-skuh-myoo-nuh-KAY-shun.
What does miscommunication mean?
- An interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired.
Where does miscommunication come from?
From mis- + communication.
Words that rhyme with miscommunication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miscommunication.
Questions about saying miscommunication
How do you pronounce miscommunication?
Say mih-skuh-myoo-nuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪskəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪskəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscommunication?
Miscommunication has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: mih · skuh · myoo · nuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say miscommunication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪskəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪskəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.