How to pronounce misjudge
Say it like mis-JUHJ. Misjudge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHJ).
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- mis
- JUHJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misjudge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of misjudge
American and British speakers say misjudge in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/ in the US and /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-JUHJ.
What does misjudge mean?
- To make an error in judging, to incorrectly assess.“I misjudged you. I don't like your politics but I appreciate your loyalty to your friends.”
Where does misjudge come from?
From mis- + judge.
Words that rhyme with misjudge
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Questions about saying misjudge
How do you pronounce misjudge?
Say mis-JUHJ. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/. In British English it is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misjudge?
Misjudge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHJ). Broken into parts: mis · JUHJ.
Do Americans and Brits say misjudge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/ and the British form is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.