How to pronounce misconstrued
Say it like mis-kun-STROOD. Misconstrued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROOD).
- mis
- kun
- STROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconstrued 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.
- STROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of misconstrued
American and British speakers say misconstrued in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪskənˈstrud/ in the US and /ˌmɪskənˈstruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-kun-STROOD.
What does misconstrued mean?
- Interpreted erroneously, understood incorrectly; misunderstood.
- simple past and past participle of misconstrue How to pronounce misconstrue
Words that rhyme with misconstrued
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misconstrued.
Questions about saying misconstrued
How do you pronounce misconstrued?
Say mis-kun-STROOD. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪskənˈstrud/. In British English it is /ˌmɪskənˈstruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconstrued?
Misconstrued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROOD). Broken into parts: mis · kun · STROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say misconstrued the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪskənˈstrud/ and the British form is /ˌmɪskənˈstruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.