How to pronounce misguilt
Say it like mis-GHILT. Misguilt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHILT).
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- mis
- GHILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misguilt 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.
- GHILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misguilt
American and British speakers say misguilt in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈɡɪlt/ in the US and /mɪsˈɡɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-GHILT.
What does misguilt mean?
- Offense; misdeed; crime; fault.
- To do wrong.
Where does misguilt come from?
From Middle English misgilt, equivalent to mis- + guilt.
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Words that rhyme with misguilt
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Questions about saying misguilt
How do you pronounce misguilt?
Say mis-GHILT. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈɡɪlt/. In British English it is /mɪsˈɡɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misguilt?
Misguilt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHILT). Broken into parts: mis · GHILT.
Do Americans and Brits say misguilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈɡɪlt/ and the British form is /mɪsˈɡɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.