How to pronounce misesteem
Say it like mis-ih-STEEM. Misesteem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEEM).
- mis
- ih
- STEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misesteem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misesteem
American and British speakers say misesteem in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪsɪˈstim/ in the US and /ˌmɪsɪˈstiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-ih-STEEM.
What does misesteem mean?
- To hold in the wrong esteem; to disrespect.
Where does misesteem come from?
From mis- + esteem. Compare French mésestime.
Words that rhyme with misesteem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misesteem.
Questions about saying misesteem
How do you pronounce misesteem?
Say mis-ih-STEEM. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsɪˈstim/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsɪˈstiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misesteem?
Misesteem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEEM). Broken into parts: mis · ih · STEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say misesteem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪsɪˈstim/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsɪˈstiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.