How to pronounce misplay
Say it like mih-SPLAY. Misplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY).
- mih
- SPLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misplay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of misplay
American and British speakers say misplay in essentially the same way: /mɪˈspleɪ/ in the US and /mɪˈspleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SPLAY.
What does misplay mean?
- To play incorrectly or poorly.“I misplayed that tennis shot: I should have hit it to her right instead of her left.”
- A wrong play.“His misplay in the bridge tournament was penalized when it was noted he'd broken the rules.”
Where does misplay come from?
From mis- + play.
Words that rhyme with misplay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misplay.
Questions about saying misplay
How do you pronounce misplay?
Say mih-SPLAY. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈspleɪ/. In British English it is /mɪˈspleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misplay?
Misplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: mih · SPLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say misplay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈspleɪ/ and the British form is /mɪˈspleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.