How to pronounce mispronounced
Say it like mis-pruh-NOWNST. Mispronounced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOWNST).
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- mis
- pruh
- NOWNST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mispronounced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOWNSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of mispronounced
American and British speakers say mispronounced in essentially the same way: /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/ in the US and /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-pruh-NOWNST.
What does mispronounced mean?
- simple past and past participle of mispronounce How to pronounce mispronounce
- Pronounced incorrectly.
Words that rhyme with mispronounced
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Questions about saying mispronounced
How do you pronounce mispronounced?
Say mis-pruh-NOWNST. The American pronunciation is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/. In British English it is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mispronounced?
Mispronounced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOWNST). Broken into parts: mis · pruh · NOWNST.
Do Americans and Brits say mispronounced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/ and the British form is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.