How to pronounce misplacing
Say it like mih-SPLAY-sing. Misplacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY).
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- mih
- SPLAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misplacing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misplacing
American and British speakers say misplacing in essentially the same way: /mɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /mɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SPLAY-sing.
What does misplacing mean?
Words that rhyme with misplacing
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Questions about saying misplacing
How do you pronounce misplacing?
Say mih-SPLAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misplacing?
Misplacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: mih · SPLAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say misplacing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /mɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.