How to pronounce misfeed
Say it like mis-FEED. Misfeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEED).
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- mis
- FEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfeed 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.
- FEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misfeed
American and British speakers say misfeed in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈfid/ in the US and /mɪsˈfiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-FEED.
What does misfeed mean?
- To feed incorrectly, as for example with the wrong foodstuff.
- A fault in a mechanical feed mechanism (in the paper pick-up of a printer, for example).
Where does misfeed come from?
From Middle English *misfeden, from Old English misfēdan; equivalent to mis- + feed.
Words that rhyme with misfeed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misfeed.
Questions about saying misfeed
How do you pronounce misfeed?
Say mis-FEED. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfid/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfeed?
Misfeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEED). Broken into parts: mis · FEED.
Do Americans and Brits say misfeed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈfid/ and the British form is /mɪsˈfiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.