How to pronounce misharvest
Say it like MIS-har-vist. Misharvest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- har
- vist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misharvest 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.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misharvest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIS-hah-vist.
What does misharvest mean?
- A poor harvest; a crop failure.
- To harvest the wrong thing or at the wrong time.
Where does misharvest come from?
From mis- + harvest.
Questions about saying misharvest
How do you pronounce misharvest?
Say MIS-har-vist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsˌhɑrvɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsˌhɑːvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misharvest?
Misharvest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · har · vist.
Is misharvest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪsˌhɑːvɪst/ (MIS-hah-vist).