How to pronounce misconceiving
Say it like mih-skun-SEE-ving. Misconceiving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- mih
- skun
- SEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconceiving 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.
- skunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misconceiving
American and British speakers say misconceiving in essentially the same way: /mɪskənˈsivɪŋ/ in the US and /mɪskənˈsiːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-skun-SEE-ving.
What does misconceiving mean?
- present participle and gerund of misconceive How to pronounce misconceive
- Having false ideas; misleading.
Words that rhyme with misconceiving
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Questions about saying misconceiving
How do you pronounce misconceiving?
Say mih-skun-SEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /mɪskənˈsivɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪskənˈsiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconceiving?
Misconceiving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: mih · skun · SEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say misconceiving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪskənˈsivɪŋ/ and the British form is /mɪskənˈsiːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.