How to pronounce mismove
Say it like mis-MOOV. Mismove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOV).
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- mis
- MOOV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mismove 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.
- MOOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mismove
American and British speakers say mismove in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈmuv/ in the US and /mɪsˈmuːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-MOOV.
What does mismove mean?
- To move wrongly, incorrectly, or in error.
- A wrong move.
Where does mismove come from?
From mis- + move.
Words that rhyme with mismove
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mismove.
Questions about saying mismove
How do you pronounce mismove?
Say mis-MOOV. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈmuv/. In British English it is /mɪsˈmuːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mismove?
Mismove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOV). Broken into parts: mis · MOOV.
Do Americans and Brits say mismove the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈmuv/ and the British form is /mɪsˈmuːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.