How to pronounce misogyny
Say it like MIZ-uh-jih-nee. Misogyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
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- MIZ
- uh
- jih
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misogyny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misogyny
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: mih-SOJ-ih-nee.
What does misogyny mean?
- Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Questions about saying misogyny
How do you pronounce misogyny?
Say MIZ-uh-jih-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzədʒɪni/. In British English it is /mɪˈsɒdʒɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misogyny?
Misogyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · uh · jih · nee.
Is misogyny pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mɪˈsɒdʒɪni/ (mih-SOJ-ih-nee).