How to pronounce misname
Say it like MIS-naym. Misname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce misname. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIS
- naym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misname pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naymKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of misname
American and British speakers say misname in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsneɪm/ in the US and /ˈmɪsneɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-naym.
What does misname mean?
- A wrong, unsuitable, misleading, or injurious name or designation; misnomer.
- To call by a wrong name.
- To give an unsuitable or injurious name to; name incorrectly.
Where does misname come from?
From mis- + name.
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Questions about saying misname
How do you pronounce misname?
Say MIS-naym. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsneɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsneɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misname?
Misname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · naym.
Do Americans and Brits say misname the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsneɪm/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsneɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.