How to pronounce misoneist
Say it like mis-uh-NEE-ist. Misoneist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- mis
- uh
- NEE
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misoneist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misoneist
American and British speakers say misoneist in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪsəˈniɪst/ in the US and /ˌmɪsəˈniːɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-uh-NEE-ist.
What does misoneist mean?
- One who hates or dislikes what is new or innovative.
Where does misoneist come from?
From miso- + neo- + -ist.
Words that rhyme with misoneist
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Questions about saying misoneist
How do you pronounce misoneist?
Say mis-uh-NEE-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈniɪst/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈniːɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misoneist?
Misoneist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: mis · uh · NEE · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say misoneist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪsəˈniɪst/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsəˈniːɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.