How to pronounce misfield
Say it like mis-FEELD. Misfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEELD).
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- mis
- FEELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfield 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.
- FEELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misfield
American and British speakers say misfield in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪsˈfild/ in the US and /ˌmɪsˈfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-FEELD.
What does misfield mean?
- To field (“catch or intercept and play”) (a ball) clumsily or ineptly; in cricket this can result in the batsman scoring another run.
- To field a ball clumsily or ineptly.
- A failure to field (“catch or intercept and play”) a ball properly.
Where does misfield come from?
The verb is derived from mis- (prefix meaning ‘badly; wrongly’) + field (verb).
Words that rhyme with misfield
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misfield.
Questions about saying misfield
How do you pronounce misfield?
Say mis-FEELD. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsˈfild/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsˈfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfield?
Misfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEELD). Broken into parts: mis · FEELD.
Do Americans and Brits say misfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪsˈfild/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsˈfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.