How to pronounce misherd
Say it like MIS-hurd. Misherd 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
Misherd 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 misherd
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIS-hurd.
What does misherd mean?
verb
- To herd into the wrong place.
Where does misherd come from?
From mis- + herd.
Questions about saying misherd
How do you pronounce misherd?
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 misherd?
Misherd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · hurd.
Is misherd 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).