How to pronounce mispaved
Say it like mih-SPAYVD. Mispaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAYVD).
- mih
- SPAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mispaved 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.
- SPAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mispaved
American and British speakers say mispaved in essentially the same way: /mɪˈspeɪvd/ in the US and /mɪˈspeɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SPAYVD.
What does mispaved mean?
- Having broken or uneven pavement.
Where does mispaved come from?
From mis- + paved.
Words that rhyme with mispaved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mispaved.
Questions about saying mispaved
How do you pronounce mispaved?
Say mih-SPAYVD. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈspeɪvd/. In British English it is /mɪˈspeɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mispaved?
Mispaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAYVD). Broken into parts: mih · SPAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say mispaved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈspeɪvd/ and the British form is /mɪˈspeɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.