How to pronounce misinformation
Say it like mis-in-fer-MAY-shun. Misinformation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
- mis
- in
- fer
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misinformation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misinformation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-in-fuh-MAY-shun.
What does misinformation mean?
- Information that is incorrect, whether intentionally or unintentionally.“spread misinformation on the internet”
Where does misinformation come from?
From mis- + information.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- counterfact
- counterfactual
- falsedom
- falsehood
Words that rhyme with misinformation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misinformation.
Questions about saying misinformation
How do you pronounce misinformation?
Say mis-in-fer-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misinformation?
Misinformation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: mis · in · fer · MAY · shun.
Is misinformation 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 /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ (mis-in-fuh-MAY-shun).