How to pronounce misconceive
Say it like mis-kun-SEEV. Misconceive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEV).
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- mis
- kun
- SEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconceive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misconceive
American and British speakers say misconceive in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪskənˈsiv/ in the US and /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-kun-SEEV.
What does misconceive mean?
- To misunderstand.
- To judge or plan badly, typically on the basis of faulty misunderstanding.
Where does misconceive come from?
From Middle English misconceiven, equivalent to mis- + conceive.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with misconceive
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Questions about saying misconceive
How do you pronounce misconceive?
Say mis-kun-SEEV. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪskənˈsiv/. In British English it is /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconceive?
Misconceive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEV). Broken into parts: mis · kun · SEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say misconceive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪskənˈsiv/ and the British form is /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.