How to pronounce misinform
Say it like mih-sin-FORM. Misinform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORM).
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- mih
- sin
- FORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misinform 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.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of misinform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-sin-FAWM.
What does misinform mean?
- To give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information to.“It is clear that the politician misinformed the public on the issue.”
Where does misinform come from?
From mis- + inform.
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Words that rhyme with misinform
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Questions about saying misinform
How do you pronounce misinform?
Say mih-sin-FORM. The American pronunciation is /mɪˌsɪnˈfɔrm/. In British English it is /mɪˌsɪnˈfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misinform?
Misinform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORM). Broken into parts: mih · sin · FORM.
Is misinform 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 /mɪˌsɪnˈfɔːm/ (mih-sin-FAWM).