How to pronounce mishap
Say it like MIS-hap. Mishap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mishap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIS
- hap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mishap
American and British speakers say mishap in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsˌhæp/ in the US and /ˈmɪshæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-hap.
What does mishap mean?
- An accident, mistake, or problem.“Since the mishap with the banana peel, he watches his step.”
- Ill luck; misfortune; mischance.
Where does mishap come from?
From Middle English mishap, myshappe, myssehappe, equivalent to mis- + hap.
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Questions about saying mishap
How do you pronounce mishap?
Say MIS-hap. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsˌhæp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪshæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishap?
Mishap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · hap.
Do Americans and Brits say mishap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsˌhæp/ and the British form is /ˈmɪshæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.