How to pronounce misfall
Say it like mis-FAWL. Misfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL).
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- mis
- FAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfall 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.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of misfall
American and British speakers say misfall in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈfɔl/ in the US and /mɪsˈfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-FAWL.
What does misfall mean?
- To befall badly or incorrectly; happen unfortunately (to); mishappen; turn out badly.
- A mishap; accident; bad luck; misfortune.
Where does misfall come from?
From Middle English misfallen, equivalent to mis- + fall.
Words that rhyme with misfall
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misfall.
Questions about saying misfall
How do you pronounce misfall?
Say mis-FAWL. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfɔl/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfall?
Misfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL). Broken into parts: mis · FAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say misfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈfɔl/ and the British form is /mɪsˈfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.