How to pronounce mishandling
Say it like mis-HAND-ling. Mishandling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAND).
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US American/mɪsˈhændlɪŋ/mis-HAND-ling
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- mis
- HAND
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishandling 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.
- HANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does mishandling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of mishandle How to pronounce mishandle
- Incorrect handling; mismanagement.
Questions about saying mishandling
How do you pronounce mishandling?
Say mis-HAND-ling. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈhændlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishandling?
Mishandling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAND). Broken into parts: mis · HAND · ling.