How to pronounce misinfluence
Say it like mih-SIN-floo-uns. Misinfluence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- mih
- SIN
- floo
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misinfluence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- flooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misinfluence
American and British speakers say misinfluence in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsɪnfluəns/ in the US and /mɪˈsɪnfluːəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SIN-floo-uns.
What does misinfluence mean?
- To influence in a detrimental manner; to act as a bad influence on.
- A bad influence; something that misinfluences.
- The act or status of misinfluencing.
Where does misinfluence come from?
From mis- + influence.
Questions about saying misinfluence
How do you pronounce misinfluence?
Say mih-SIN-floo-uns. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsɪnfluəns/. In British English it is /mɪˈsɪnfluːəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misinfluence?
Misinfluence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: mih · SIN · floo · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say misinfluence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsɪnfluəns/ and the British form is /mɪˈsɪnfluːəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.