How to pronounce misdeal
Say it like mis-DEEL. Misdeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEL).
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- mis
- DEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misdeal
American and British speakers say misdeal in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈdil/ in the US and /mɪsˈdiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-DEEL.
What does misdeal mean?
- To deal or distribute wrongly.“Bill, you have misdealt two hands of poker already.”
- Incorrect dealing or distribution.“Now, Bill, that was your third misdeal.”
Where does misdeal come from?
From mis- + deal.
Words that rhyme with misdeal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misdeal.
Questions about saying misdeal
How do you pronounce misdeal?
Say mis-DEEL. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈdil/. In British English it is /mɪsˈdiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdeal?
Misdeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEL). Broken into parts: mis · DEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say misdeal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈdil/ and the British form is /mɪsˈdiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.