How to pronounce miscue
Say it like MIS-kyoo. Miscue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɪˌskju/MIS-kyoo
UK British/ˈmɪskjuː/MIS-kyoo
- MIS
- kyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscue 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.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of miscue
American and British speakers say miscue in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪˌskju/ in the US and /ˈmɪskjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-kyoo.
What does miscue mean?
noun
- In a cue sport, an error in hitting the ball with the cue.
- The act of missing one's cue or of responding to a cue intended for another actor.
- A miss of the object one intended to hit.
- To give an incorrect cue.
- to mishit, strike incorrectly.
Where does miscue come from?
From mis- + cue.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- slip
- slip-up
- parapraxis
Questions about saying miscue
How do you pronounce miscue?
Say MIS-kyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪˌskju/. In British English it is /ˈmɪskjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscue?
Miscue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · kyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say miscue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪˌskju/ and the British form is /ˈmɪskjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.