How to pronounce misfortunes
Say it like mis-FOR-chunz. Misfortunes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- mis
- FOR
- chunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfortunes 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.
- chunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misfortunes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-FAW-chunz.
What does misfortunes mean?
- plural of misfortune How to pronounce misfortune
Questions about saying misfortunes
How do you pronounce misfortunes?
Say mis-FOR-chunz. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfɔrtʃənz/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfɔːtʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfortunes?
Misfortunes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: mis · FOR · chunz.
Is misfortunes 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 /mɪsˈfɔːtʃənz/ (mis-FAW-chunz).