How to pronounce miscompute
Say it like MIS-kum-pyoot. Miscompute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- kum
- pyoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscompute 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pyootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of miscompute
American and British speakers say miscompute in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪskəmpjut/ in the US and /ˈmɪskəmpjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-kum-pyoot.
What does miscompute mean?
- To compute erroneously.
Where does miscompute come from?
From mis- + compute.
Questions about saying miscompute
How do you pronounce miscompute?
Say MIS-kum-pyoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪskəmpjut/. In British English it is /ˈmɪskəmpjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscompute?
Miscompute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · kum · pyoot.
Do Americans and Brits say miscompute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪskəmpjut/ and the British form is /ˈmɪskəmpjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.