How to pronounce mismatch
Say it like mih-SMACH. Mismatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMACH).
- mih
- SMACH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mismatch 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.
- SMACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mismatch
American and British speakers say mismatch in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsmætʃ/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈsmætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-MACH.
Other ways to say mismatch
Mismatch also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MIS-mach /ˈmɪˌsmætʃ/
What does mismatch mean?
- To match unsuitably; to fail to match
- Something that does not match; something dissimilar, inappropriate or unsuitable.
Where does mismatch come from?
From mis- + match (verb sense).
Words that rhyme with mismatch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mismatch.
Questions about saying mismatch
How do you pronounce mismatch?
Say mih-SMACH. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsmætʃ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈsmætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mismatch?
Mismatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMACH). Broken into parts: mih · SMACH.
Do Americans and Brits say mismatch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsmætʃ/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈsmætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.