How to pronounce misdispense
Say it like mis-dih-SPENS. Misdispense has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPENS).
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- mis
- dih
- SPENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdispense 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.
- SPENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misdispense
American and British speakers say misdispense in essentially the same way: /mɪsdɪˈspɛns/ in the US and /mɪsdɪˈspɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-dih-SPENS.
What does misdispense mean?
- To dispense incorrectly or amiss.
- An act of misdispensing.
Where does misdispense come from?
From mis- + dispense.
Words that rhyme with misdispense
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misdispense.
Questions about saying misdispense
How do you pronounce misdispense?
Say mis-dih-SPENS. The American pronunciation is /mɪsdɪˈspɛns/. In British English it is /mɪsdɪˈspɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdispense?
Misdispense has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPENS). Broken into parts: mis · dih · SPENS.
Do Americans and Brits say misdispense the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsdɪˈspɛns/ and the British form is /mɪsdɪˈspɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.