How to pronounce miscreant
Say it like MIS-kree-unt. Miscreant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- kree
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscreant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miscreant
American and British speakers say miscreant in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪskriənt/ in the US and /ˈmɪskriənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-kree-unt.
What does miscreant mean?
- Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
- Holding an incorrect religious belief.
- One who has behaved badly, or illegally.“The teacher sent the miscreants to see the school principal.”
- One not restrained by moral principles; an unscrupulous villain.
- One who holds a false religious belief; a misbeliever.
Where does miscreant come from?
From Middle English myscreaunt, miscreaunt, from Old French mescreant (1080) "mis-believer", present participle of mescreire "to misbelieve" (modern mécroire).
Questions about saying miscreant
How do you pronounce miscreant?
Say MIS-kree-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪskriənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪskriənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscreant?
Miscreant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · kree · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say miscreant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪskriənt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪskriənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.