How to pronounce misconstruct
Say it like mis-kun-STRUHKT. Misconstruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHKT).
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- mis
- kun
- STRUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconstruct 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.
- STRUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of misconstruct
American and British speakers say misconstruct in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkt/ in the US and /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-kun-STRUHKT.
What does misconstruct mean?
- To construct wrongly.
- To construe or interpret erroneously.
Where does misconstruct come from?
From mis- + construct.
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Words that rhyme with misconstruct
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Questions about saying misconstruct
How do you pronounce misconstruct?
Say mis-kun-STRUHKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkt/. In British English it is /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconstruct?
Misconstruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHKT). Broken into parts: mis · kun · STRUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say misconstruct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkt/ and the British form is /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.