How to pronounce mishit
Say it like MIS-hit. Mishit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
- MIS
- hit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishit 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.
- hitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mishit
American and British speakers say mishit in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪshɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɪshɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-hit.
What does mishit mean?
- An incorrect or bad hit.“England added only one more run to its overnight second-innings total of 221 for 9 before Broad was caught by Hammer at mid-on to a mishit.”
- To incorrectly or badly hit.“Although Collins mishit the ball, he still managed to pocket the red.”
Where does mishit come from?
From mis- + hit.
Questions about saying mishit
How do you pronounce mishit?
Say MIS-hit. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪshɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪshɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishit?
Mishit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · hit.
Do Americans and Brits say mishit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪshɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪshɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.