How to pronounce misinterpreted
Say it like mih-sin-TUR-pruh-tid. Misinterpreted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- mih
- sin
- TUR
- pruh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misinterpreted 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misinterpreted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-sin-TUR-pruh-tid.
What does misinterpreted mean?
- simple past and past participle of misinterpret How to pronounce misinterpret
Questions about saying misinterpreted
How do you pronounce misinterpreted?
Say mih-sin-TUR-pruh-tid. The American pronunciation is /mɪsɪnˈtɝprətɪd/. In British English it is /mɪsɪnˈtɜːprətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misinterpreted?
Misinterpreted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: mih · sin · TUR · pruh · tid.
Is misinterpreted 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 /mɪsɪnˈtɜːprətɪd/ (mih-sin-TUR-pruh-tid).