How to pronounce misgesture
Say it like mis-JES-cher. Misgesture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- mis
- JES
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misgesture 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.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misgesture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-JES-chuh.
What does misgesture mean?
- To make the wrong gesture.
- A gesture that is made in error.
Where does misgesture come from?
From mis- + gesture.
Questions about saying misgesture
How do you pronounce misgesture?
Say mis-JES-cher. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈdʒɛstʃər/. In British English it is /mɪsˈdʒɛstʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misgesture?
Misgesture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: mis · JES · cher.
Is misgesture 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 /mɪsˈdʒɛstʃə/ (mis-JES-chuh).