How to pronounce misconstrue
Say it like mih-skun-STROO. Misconstrue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROO).
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- mih
- skun
- STROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconstrue 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.
- STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of misconstrue
American and British speakers say misconstrue in essentially the same way: /mɪskənˈstru/ in the US and /mɪskənˈstruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-skun-STROO.
What does misconstrue mean?
- To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.“His words were misconstrued as an insult.”
Where does misconstrue come from?
From Middle English misconstruen, equivalent to mis- + construe.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with misconstrue
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Questions about saying misconstrue
How do you pronounce misconstrue?
Say mih-skun-STROO. The American pronunciation is /mɪskənˈstru/. In British English it is /mɪskənˈstruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconstrue?
Misconstrue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROO). Broken into parts: mih · skun · STROO.
Do Americans and Brits say misconstrue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪskənˈstru/ and the British form is /mɪskənˈstruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.