How to pronounce misdrop
Say it like mis-DROP. Misdrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROP).
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- mis
- DROP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misdrop 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.
- DROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of misdrop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mis-DROP.
What does misdrop mean?
- To drop (especially, to airdrop) incorrectly or in the wrong place.
- An incorrect or misplaced drop (especially an airdrop of bombs, supplies, or paratroopers).
Where does misdrop come from?
From mis- + drop.
Words that rhyme with misdrop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misdrop.
Questions about saying misdrop
How do you pronounce misdrop?
Say mis-DROP. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈdrɑp/. In British English it is /mɪsˈdrɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misdrop?
Misdrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROP). Broken into parts: mis · DROP.
Is misdrop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪsˈdrɒp/ (mis-DROP).