How to pronounce misjudgment
Say it like mis-JUHJ-munt. Misjudgment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHJ).
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- mis
- JUHJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misjudgment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misjudgment
American and British speakers say misjudgment in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the US and /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-JUHJ-munt.
What does misjudgment mean?
- An act of misjudging; a mistake in judgment.
Where does misjudgment come from?
From mis- + judgment.
Words that rhyme with misjudgment
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Questions about saying misjudgment
How do you pronounce misjudgment?
Say mis-JUHJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/. In British English it is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misjudgment?
Misjudgment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHJ). Broken into parts: mis · JUHJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say misjudgment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ and the British form is /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.