How to pronounce misfare
Say it like MIS-fair. Misfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- fair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misfare
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-FAIR.
What does misfare mean?
- To fare badly; to be unlucky.
Where does misfare come from?
From Old English misfaran, corresponding to mis- + fare.
Questions about saying misfare
How do you pronounce misfare?
Say MIS-fair. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsfɛr/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfare?
Misfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · fair.
Is misfare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mɪsˈfɛə/ (mis-FAIR).