How to pronounce misdemeanors
Say it like mis-duh-MEE-nerz. Misdemeanors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- mis
- duh
- MEE
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdemeanors 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of misdemeanors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-duh-MEE-nuz.
What does misdemeanors mean?
- plural of misdemeanor How to pronounce misdemeanor
Words that rhyme with misdemeanors
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Questions about saying misdemeanors
How do you pronounce misdemeanors?
Say mis-duh-MEE-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsdəˈminɚz/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdemeanors?
Misdemeanors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: mis · duh · MEE · nerz.
Is misdemeanors 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 /ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnəz/ (mis-duh-MEE-nuz).