How to pronounce mishear
Say it like mis-HEER. Mishear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER).
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- mis
- HEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishear 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.
- HEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mishear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-HEER.
What does mishear mean?
- To hear wrongly.“I misheard when she asked for mints, and gave her mince instead.”
- To misunderstand.
Where does mishear come from?
From Middle English misheren, from Old English mishȳran, mishīeran (“to hear amiss, not listen to, disobey”), equivalent to mis- + hear.
Words that rhyme with mishear
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Questions about saying mishear
How do you pronounce mishear?
Say mis-HEER. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈhir/. In British English it is /mɪsˈhɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishear?
Mishear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER). Broken into parts: mis · HEER.
Is mishear 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 /mɪsˈhɪə/ (mis-HEER).