How to pronounce miscount
Say it like mis-KOWNT. Miscount has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNT).
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- mis
- KOWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscount 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.
- KOWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of miscount
American and British speakers say miscount in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪˈskaʊnt/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈskaʊnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-KOWNT.
What does miscount mean?
- An incorrect counting.
- To count incorrectly.
Where does miscount come from?
From Middle English miscounten, equivalent to mis- + count.
Words that rhyme with miscount
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miscount.
Questions about saying miscount
How do you pronounce miscount?
Say mis-KOWNT. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈskaʊnt/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈskaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscount?
Miscount has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNT). Broken into parts: mis · KOWNT.
Do Americans and Brits say miscount the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪˈskaʊnt/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈskaʊnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.