How to pronounce misinterprets
Say it like mih-sin-TUR-pruts. Misinterprets has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- mih
- sin
- TUR
- pruts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misinterprets 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.
- prutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misinterprets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-sin-TUR-pruts.
What does misinterprets mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of misinterpret How to pronounce misinterpret
Questions about saying misinterprets
How do you pronounce misinterprets?
Say mih-sin-TUR-pruts. The American pronunciation is /mɪsɪnˈtɝprəts/. In British English it is /mɪsɪnˈtɜːprəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misinterprets?
Misinterprets has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: mih · sin · TUR · pruts.
Is misinterprets 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 /mɪsɪnˈtɜːprəts/ (mih-sin-TUR-pruts).