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How to pronounce misorder

Say it like mih-SOR-der. Misorder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).

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US American/mɪˈsɔrdər/mih-SOR-der
UK British/mɪˈsɔːdə/mih-SAW-duh
  • mih
  • SOR
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Misorder pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  3. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of misorder

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: mih-SAW-duh.

What does misorder mean?

noun
  1. That which is out of order or ordered incorrectly.
verb
  1. To sort or arrange incorrectly.

Where does misorder come from?

From mis- + order.

Questions about saying misorder

How do you pronounce misorder?

Say mih-SOR-der. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsɔrdər/. In British English it is /mɪˈsɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in misorder?

Misorder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: mih · SOR · der.

Is misorder pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪˈsɔːdə/ (mih-SAW-duh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).