How to pronounce misdiagnose
Say it like mis-dy-ig-NOHZ. Misdiagnose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOHZ).
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- mis
- dy
- ig
- NOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdiagnose 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.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of misdiagnose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-dy-ig-NOHZ.
What does misdiagnose mean?
- To incorrectly diagnose.
Where does misdiagnose come from?
From mis- + diagnose.
Words that rhyme with misdiagnose
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Questions about saying misdiagnose
How do you pronounce misdiagnose?
Say mis-dy-ig-NOHZ. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˌdaɪɪɡˈnoʊz/. In British English it is /mɪsˌdaɪɪɡˈnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdiagnose?
Misdiagnose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOHZ). Broken into parts: mis · dy · ig · NOHZ.
Is misdiagnose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mɪsˌdaɪɪɡˈnəʊz/ (mis-dy-ig-NOHZ).