How to pronounce mismeasure
Say it like mih-SMEZH-er. Mismeasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMEZH).
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- mih
- SMEZH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mismeasure 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.
- SMEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mismeasure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-SMEZH-uh.
What does mismeasure mean?
- To measure incorrectly or inaccurately.
- mismeasurement
Where does mismeasure come from?
From mis- + measure.
Questions about saying mismeasure
How do you pronounce mismeasure?
Say mih-SMEZH-er. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsmɛʒər/. In British English it is /mɪˈsmɛʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mismeasure?
Mismeasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMEZH). Broken into parts: mih · SMEZH · er.
Is mismeasure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪˈsmɛʒə/ (mih-SMEZH-uh).