How to pronounce mispress
Say it like MIS-pres. Mispress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mispress. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIS
- pres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mispress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- presKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mispress
American and British speakers say mispress in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsprɛs/ in the US and /ˈmɪsprɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-pres.
What does mispress mean?
- A vinyl record with incorrect content pressed, due to a manufacturing mistake.
- to press (a record) incorrectly.
Where does mispress come from?
From mis- + press.
Questions about saying mispress
How do you pronounce mispress?
Say MIS-pres. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsprɛs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsprɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mispress?
Mispress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · pres.
Do Americans and Brits say mispress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsprɛs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsprɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.