How to pronounce miseries
Say it like MIZ-uh-reez. Miseries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
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- MIZ
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miseries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of miseries
American and British speakers say miseries in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪzəriz/ in the US and /ˈmɪzəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIZ-uh-reez.
What does miseries mean?
- plural of misery How to pronounce misery
Questions about saying miseries
How do you pronounce miseries?
Say MIZ-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzəriz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪzəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miseries?
Miseries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say miseries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪzəriz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪzəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.