How to pronounce misguide
Say it like mis-GHYDE. Misguide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYDE).
- mis
- GHYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misguide 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.
- GHYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of misguide
American and British speakers say misguide in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈɡaɪd/ in the US and /mɪsˈɡaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-GHYDE.
What does misguide mean?
- To guide poorly or incorrectly; to lead astray or into error.
Where does misguide come from?
From mis- + guide.
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Words that rhyme with misguide
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Questions about saying misguide
How do you pronounce misguide?
Say mis-GHYDE. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈɡaɪd/. In British English it is /mɪsˈɡaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misguide?
Misguide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYDE). Broken into parts: mis · GHYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say misguide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈɡaɪd/ and the British form is /mɪsˈɡaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.