How to pronounce misdial
Say it like mis-DY-ul. Misdial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY).
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- mis
- DY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdial 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.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misdial
American and British speakers say misdial in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈdaɪəl/ in the US and /mɪsˈdaɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-DY-ul.
What does misdial mean?
- To dial or use a keypad incorrectly, especially on a telephone.“I misdialled her number and got through to a stranger.”
- An instance of misdialling.
Where does misdial come from?
From mis- + dial.
Words that rhyme with misdial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misdial.
Questions about saying misdial
How do you pronounce misdial?
Say mis-DY-ul. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈdaɪəl/. In British English it is /mɪsˈdaɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdial?
Misdial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY). Broken into parts: mis · DY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say misdial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈdaɪəl/ and the British form is /mɪsˈdaɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.