How to pronounce mispattern
Say it like mih-SPAT-ern. Mispattern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAT).
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- mih
- SPAT
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mispattern 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.
- SPATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mispattern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-SPAT-un.
What does mispattern mean?
- To follow or copy a pattern imperfectly; to deviate from a pattern.
- A pattern that has an error or flaw in it.
Where does mispattern come from?
From mis- + pattern.
Questions about saying mispattern
How do you pronounce mispattern?
Say mih-SPAT-ern. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈspætərn/. In British English it is /mɪˈspætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mispattern?
Mispattern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAT). Broken into parts: mih · SPAT · ern.
Is mispattern 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 /mɪˈspætən/ (mih-SPAT-un).