How to pronounce misheard
Say it like MIS-hurd. Misheard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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US American/ˈmɪshɝd/MIS-hurd
UK British/ˈmɪshɜːd/MIS-hurd
- MIS
- hurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misheard 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.
- hurdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of misheard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIS-hurd.
What does misheard mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of mishear How to pronounce mishear
Questions about saying misheard
How do you pronounce misheard?
Say MIS-hurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪshɝd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪshɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misheard?
Misheard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · hurd.
Is misheard 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 /ˈmɪshɜːd/ (MIS-hurd).