How to pronounce mispronounce
Say it like mis-pruh-NOWNS. Mispronounce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOWNS).
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- mis
- pruh
- NOWNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mispronounce 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOWNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of mispronounce
American and British speakers say mispronounce in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊns/ in the US and /ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊns/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-pruh-NOWNS.
What does mispronounce mean?
- To pronounce (a word, phrase, etc.) incorrectly.
Where does mispronounce come from?
From mis- + pronounce.
Words that rhyme with mispronounce
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Questions about saying mispronounce
How do you pronounce mispronounce?
Say mis-pruh-NOWNS. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊns/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mispronounce?
Mispronounce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOWNS). Broken into parts: mis · pruh · NOWNS.
Do Americans and Brits say mispronounce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊns/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.