How to pronounce misfortune
Say it like mis-FOR-chun. Misfortune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- mis
- FOR
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfortune 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misfortune
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-FAW-choon.
What does misfortune mean?
- Synonym of bad luck.“The worst tour I have ever had the misfortune to experience.”
- An instance of bad luck, an undesirable event such as an accident.“She had to come to terms with a number of misfortunes.”
Where does misfortune come from?
From mis- + fortune.
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Questions about saying misfortune
How do you pronounce misfortune?
Say mis-FOR-chun. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfɔrtʃən/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfortune?
Misfortune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: mis · FOR · chun.
Is misfortune pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ (mis-FAW-choon).