How to pronounce misgender
Say it like mis-JEN-der. Misgender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- mis
- JEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misgender 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.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of misgender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-JEN-duh.
What does misgender mean?
- To refer to (someone) using terms that express the wrong gender, either unknowingly or intentionally.
- To use the wrong grammatical gender with a word.
Where does misgender come from?
From mis- + gender, 1989.
Words that rhyme with misgender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misgender.
Questions about saying misgender
How do you pronounce misgender?
Say mis-JEN-der. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈdʒɛndɚ/. In British English it is /mɪsˈdʒɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misgender?
Misgender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: mis · JEN · der.
Is misgender 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 /mɪsˈdʒɛndə/ (mis-JEN-duh).