How to pronounce miscontact
Say it like mih-SKAHN-takt. Miscontact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN).
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- mih
- SKAHN
- takt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscontact 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.
- SKAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- taktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of miscontact
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-SKON-takt.
What does miscontact mean?
- Failure to make a proper contact.
- Contact that is inappropriate, mistaken, or destructive.
- To form a miscontact.
Where does miscontact come from?
From mis- + contact.
Questions about saying miscontact
How do you pronounce miscontact?
Say mih-SKAHN-takt. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskɑntækt/. In British English it is /mɪˈskɒntækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscontact?
Miscontact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN). Broken into parts: mih · SKAHN · takt.
Is miscontact 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 /mɪˈskɒntækt/ (mih-SKON-takt).