How to pronounce misdemeanor
Say it like mis-duh-MEE-ner. Misdemeanor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- mis
- duh
- MEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdemeanor 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of misdemeanor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-dih-MEE-nuh.
What does misdemeanor mean?
- Any act of misbehavior.“petty misdemeanor”
Where does misdemeanor come from?
From mis- + demeanor.
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Words that rhyme with misdemeanor
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Questions about saying misdemeanor
How do you pronounce misdemeanor?
Say mis-duh-MEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsdəˈminɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdemeanor?
Misdemeanor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: mis · duh · MEE · ner.
Is misdemeanor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/ (mis-dih-MEE-nuh).