How to pronounce mismanage
Say it like mis-MAN-ij. Mismanage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- mis
- MAN
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mismanage 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.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mismanage
American and British speakers say mismanage in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈmænɪdʒ/ in the US and /mɪsˈmænɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-MAN-ij.
What does mismanage mean?
- To manage an area of responsibility in a way which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.“She mismanaged my finances and left me bankrupt.”
- To behave, in a management capacity, in a manner which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.“The fundamental reason why the company failed is that the CEO and other top managers simply mismanaged.”
Where does mismanage come from?
From mis- + manage.
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Questions about saying mismanage
How do you pronounce mismanage?
Say mis-MAN-ij. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈmænɪdʒ/. In British English it is /mɪsˈmænɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mismanage?
Mismanage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: mis · MAN · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say mismanage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈmænɪdʒ/ and the British form is /mɪsˈmænɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.