How to pronounce misplaces
Say it like mih-SPLAY-siz. Misplaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY).
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- mih
- SPLAY
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misplaces 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.
- SPLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misplaces
American and British speakers say misplaces in essentially the same way: /mɪˈspleɪsɪz/ in the US and /mɪˈspleɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SPLAY-siz.
What does misplaces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of misplace How to pronounce misplace
Questions about saying misplaces
How do you pronounce misplaces?
Say mih-SPLAY-siz. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈspleɪsɪz/. In British English it is /mɪˈspleɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misplaces?
Misplaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: mih · SPLAY · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say misplaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈspleɪsɪz/ and the British form is /mɪˈspleɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.