How to pronounce misconduct
Say it like mih-SKON-dukt. Misconduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce misconduct. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- mih
- SKON
- dukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconduct 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.
- SKONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misconduct
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-SKON-dukt.
What does misconduct mean?
- bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
- activity that transgresses moral or civil law“he denied any wrongdoing”
- behave badly“The children misbehaved all morning”
- manage badly or incompetently“The funds were mismanaged”
Where does misconduct come from?
From mis- + conduct (noun sense).
Questions about saying misconduct
How do you pronounce misconduct?
Say mih-SKON-dukt. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskɑndəkt/. In British English it is /mɪˈskɒndʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconduct?
Misconduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKON). Broken into parts: mih · SKON · dukt.
Is misconduct 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 /mɪˈskɒndʌkt/ (mih-SKON-dukt).