How to pronounce misfit
Say it like MIS-fit. Misfit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce misfit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIS
- fit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfit 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.
- fitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misfit
American and British speakers say misfit in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsˌfɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɪsfɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-fit.
What does misfit mean?
- A failure to fit well; unsuitability, disparity.
- A badly adjusted person; someone unsuitable or set apart because of their habits, behavior etc.“She was very unhappy in Iraq and a misfit in the Army.”
- To fit badly.“His suit was misfitted and looked awkward.”
Where does misfit come from?
From mis- + fit.
Questions about saying misfit
How do you pronounce misfit?
Say MIS-fit. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsˌfɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfit?
Misfit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · fit.
Do Americans and Brits say misfit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsˌfɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsfɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.