How to pronounce mislay
Say it like mih-SLAY. Mislay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAY).
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- mih
- SLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mislay 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.
- SLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mislay
American and British speakers say mislay in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsleɪ/ in the US and /mɪˈsleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SLAY.
What does mislay mean?
- To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.
Where does mislay come from?
From Middle English mysse layen, equivalent to mis- + lay.
Words that rhyme with mislay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mislay.
Questions about saying mislay
How do you pronounce mislay?
Say mih-SLAY. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsleɪ/. In British English it is /mɪˈsleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mislay?
Mislay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAY). Broken into parts: mih · SLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say mislay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsleɪ/ and the British form is /mɪˈsleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.