How to pronounce misogynous
Say it like mih-SOJ-ih-nus. Misogynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOJ).
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- mih
- SOJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misogynous 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.
- SOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misogynous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-SOJ-ih-nus.
What does misogynous mean?
- Of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny; misogynistic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- misogynistic
- misogynist
Words that rhyme with misogynous
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Questions about saying misogynous
How do you pronounce misogynous?
Say mih-SOJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsɑdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misogynous?
Misogynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOJ). Broken into parts: mih · SOJ · ih · nus.
Is misogynous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnəs/ (mih-SOJ-ih-nus).