How to pronounce mishandle
Say it like mis-HAN-dul. Mishandle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
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US American/mɪsˈhændəl/mis-HAN-dul
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- mis
- HAN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishandle 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.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mishandle mean?
verb
- To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.“If you mishandle a fragile package, the contents may break.”
- To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.“The prime minister was accused of mishandling the diplomatic crisis.”
- Rough manipulation which causes physical damage.
- Ineffective or incorrect deal.
- Improper, wrong, or bad usage or treatment; abuse.
Where does mishandle come from?
From Middle English mishandlen, equivalent to mis- + handle.
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Questions about saying mishandle
How do you pronounce mishandle?
Say mis-HAN-dul. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈhændəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishandle?
Mishandle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: mis · HAN · dul.