How to pronounce misleadingly
Say it like mih-SLEE-ding-lee. Misleadingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLEE).
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- mih
- SLEE
- ding
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misleadingly 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.
- SLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misleadingly
American and British speakers say misleadingly in essentially the same way: /mɪˈslidɪŋli/ in the US and /mɪˈsliːdɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SLEE-ding-lee.
What does misleadingly mean?
- In a misleading manner.
Where does misleadingly come from?
From misleading + -ly.
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Questions about saying misleadingly
How do you pronounce misleadingly?
Say mih-SLEE-ding-lee. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈslidɪŋli/. In British English it is /mɪˈsliːdɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misleadingly?
Misleadingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLEE). Broken into parts: mih · SLEE · ding · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say misleadingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈslidɪŋli/ and the British form is /mɪˈsliːdɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.