How to pronounce misinterpret
Say it like mis-in-TUR-prit. Misinterpret has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɝprɪt/mis-in-TUR-prit
UK British/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt/mis-in-TUR-prit
- mis
- in
- TUR
- prit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misinterpret 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misinterpret
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-in-TUR-prit.
What does misinterpret mean?
verb
- To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.
Where does misinterpret come from?
From mis- + interpret.
Questions about saying misinterpret
How do you pronounce misinterpret?
Say mis-in-TUR-prit. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɝprɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misinterpret?
Misinterpret has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: mis · in · TUR · prit.
Is misinterpret 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 /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt/ (mis-in-TUR-prit).