How to pronounce misdate
Say it like MIS-dayt. Misdate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɪsdeɪt/MIS-dayt
UK British/ˈmɪsdeɪt/MIS-dayt
- MIS
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdate 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.
- daytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of misdate
American and British speakers say misdate in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsdeɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɪsdeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-dayt.
What does misdate mean?
noun
- A wrong date.
- To date incorrectly; to mark with the wrong date.
Where does misdate come from?
From mis- + date.
Questions about saying misdate
How do you pronounce misdate?
Say MIS-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdate?
Misdate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · dayt.
Do Americans and Brits say misdate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsdeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsdeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.