How to pronounce misdirect
Say it like mis-dih-REKT. Misdirect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT).
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- mis
- dih
- REKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdirect 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misdirect
American and British speakers say misdirect in essentially the same way: /mɪsdɪˈrɛkt/ in the US and /mɪsdɪˈrɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-dih-REKT.
What does misdirect mean?
- To direct something wrongly
- To direct attention away from covert actions or intended targets.
- To put the incorrect address on a mail item
Where does misdirect come from?
From mis- + direct.
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Words that rhyme with misdirect
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Questions about saying misdirect
How do you pronounce misdirect?
Say mis-dih-REKT. The American pronunciation is /mɪsdɪˈrɛkt/. In British English it is /mɪsdɪˈrɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdirect?
Misdirect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT). Broken into parts: mis · dih · REKT.
Do Americans and Brits say misdirect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsdɪˈrɛkt/ and the British form is /mɪsdɪˈrɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.