How to pronounce misinterpretation
Say it like mih-sin-tur-pruh-TAY-shun. Misinterpretation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY).
- mih
- sin
- tur
- pruh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misinterpretation 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 misinterpretation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-sin-tur-pruh-TAY-shun.
What does misinterpretation mean?
- An instance of misinterpreting.
Where does misinterpretation come from?
From mis- + interpretation or misinterpret + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with misinterpretation
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Questions about saying misinterpretation
How do you pronounce misinterpretation?
Say mih-sin-tur-pruh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪsɪnˌtɝprəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪsɪnˌtɜːprəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misinterpretation?
Misinterpretation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY). Broken into parts: mih · sin · tur · pruh · TAY · shun.
Is misinterpretation 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 /mɪsɪnˌtɜːprəˈteɪʃən/ (mih-sin-tur-pruh-TAY-shun).