How to pronounce misprision
Say it like mis-PRIZH-un. Misprision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIZH).
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- mis
- PRIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misprision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misprision
American and British speakers say misprision in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪˈsprɪʒən/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈsprɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-PRIZH-un.
What does misprision mean?
- Misinterpretation or misunderstanding; (countable) an instance of this; a mistake.
- Incorrect or unfair suspicion; (countable) an instance of this.
- Despising or holding in contempt; disdain, scorn.
- Not seeing the value in something; undervaluing.
Where does misprision come from?
From Late Middle English misprision, mesprision (“criminal offense or illegal action, especially one committed by a public official”) [and other forms], from Anglo-Norman misprision, mesprision, mesprison (“criminal offense or illegal actio
Words that rhyme with misprision
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misprision.
Questions about saying misprision
How do you pronounce misprision?
Say mis-PRIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈsprɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈsprɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misprision?
Misprision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIZH). Broken into parts: mis · PRIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say misprision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪˈsprɪʒən/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈsprɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.