How to pronounce misgivings
Say it like mis-GHIV-ingz. Misgivings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIV).
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- mis
- GHIV
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misgivings 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.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misgivings
American and British speakers say misgivings in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/ in the US and /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-GHIV-ingz.
What does misgivings mean?
- plural of misgiving How to pronounce misgiving“I had some misgivings about hiring someone so young, but it has worked out well.”
Questions about saying misgivings
How do you pronounce misgivings?
Say mis-GHIV-ingz. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/. In British English it is /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misgivings?
Misgivings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIV). Broken into parts: mis · GHIV · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say misgivings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/ and the British form is /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.