How to pronounce misfile
Say it like mis-FY-ul. Misfile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- mis
- FY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfile 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misfile
American and British speakers say misfile in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈfaɪəl/ in the US and /mɪsˈfaɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-FY-ul.
What does misfile mean?
- To file incorrectly; to file in the wrong place or the wrong way.“The doctor had trouble finding Mrs Wagner's patient record, since it had been misfiled under the letter V.”
Where does misfile come from?
From mis- + file.
Words that rhyme with misfile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misfile.
Questions about saying misfile
How do you pronounce misfile?
Say mis-FY-ul. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfaɪəl/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfaɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfile?
Misfile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: mis · FY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say misfile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈfaɪəl/ and the British form is /mɪsˈfaɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.