How to pronounce misfits
Say it like MIS-fits. Misfits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- fits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfits 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.
- fitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misfits
American and British speakers say misfits in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsˌfɪts/ in the US and /ˈmɪsˌfɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-fits.
What does misfits mean?
- plural of misfit How to pronounce misfit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of misfit How to pronounce misfit
Questions about saying misfits
How do you pronounce misfits?
Say MIS-fits. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsˌfɪts/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsˌfɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfits?
Misfits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · fits.
Do Americans and Brits say misfits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsˌfɪts/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsˌfɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.