How to pronounce misplace
Say it like mih-SPLAYS. Misplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYS).
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- mih
- SPLAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misplace 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.
- SPLAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of misplace
American and British speakers say misplace in essentially the same way: /mɪˈspleɪs/ in the US and /mɪˈspleɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SPLAYS.
What does misplace mean?
- To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.“I might have misplaced my umbrella; do you know where it is?”
- To apply one's talents inappropriately.
- To put something in the wrong location.
Where does misplace come from?
From mis- + place.
Words that rhyme with misplace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misplace.
Questions about saying misplace
How do you pronounce misplace?
Say mih-SPLAYS. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈspleɪs/. In British English it is /mɪˈspleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misplace?
Misplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYS). Broken into parts: mih · SPLAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say misplace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈspleɪs/ and the British form is /mɪˈspleɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.