How to pronounce misconstrues
Say it like mih-skun-STROOZ. Misconstrues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROOZ).
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- mih
- skun
- STROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconstrues 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.
- STROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of misconstrues
American and British speakers say misconstrues in essentially the same way: /mɪskənˈstruz/ in the US and /mɪskənˈstruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-skun-STROOZ.
What does misconstrues mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of misconstrue How to pronounce misconstrue
Words that rhyme with misconstrues
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misconstrues.
Questions about saying misconstrues
How do you pronounce misconstrues?
Say mih-skun-STROOZ. The American pronunciation is /mɪskənˈstruz/. In British English it is /mɪskənˈstruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconstrues?
Misconstrues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROOZ). Broken into parts: mih · skun · STROOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say misconstrues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪskənˈstruz/ and the British form is /mɪskənˈstruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.