How to pronounce misdiagnosis
Say it like mis-dy-ig-NOH-sus. Misdiagnosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOH).
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- mis
- dy
- ig
- NOH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdiagnosis 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misdiagnosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-dy-ig-NOH-sus.
What does misdiagnosis mean?
- An incorrect diagnosis.
Where does misdiagnosis come from?
From mis- + diagnosis.
Words that rhyme with misdiagnosis
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Questions about saying misdiagnosis
How do you pronounce misdiagnosis?
Say mis-dy-ig-NOH-sus. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˌdaɪɪɡˈnoʊsəs/. In British English it is /mɪsˌdaɪɪɡˈnəʊsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdiagnosis?
Misdiagnosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOH). Broken into parts: mis · dy · ig · NOH · sus.
Is misdiagnosis 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 /mɪsˌdaɪɪɡˈnəʊsəs/ (mis-dy-ig-NOH-sus).