How to pronounce miscontrol
Say it like mih-skun-TROHL. Miscontrol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROHL).
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- mih
- skun
- TROHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscontrol 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.
- TROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of miscontrol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-skun-TROHL.
What does miscontrol mean?
- poor control
- to control poorly
Where does miscontrol come from?
From mis- + control.
Words that rhyme with miscontrol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miscontrol.
Questions about saying miscontrol
How do you pronounce miscontrol?
Say mih-skun-TROHL. The American pronunciation is /mɪskənˈtroʊl/. In British English it is /mɪskənˈtrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscontrol?
Miscontrol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROHL). Broken into parts: mih · skun · TROHL.
Is miscontrol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mɪskənˈtrəʊl/ (mih-skun-TROHL).