How to pronounce mispronouncing
Say it like mih-spruh-NOWN-sing. Mispronouncing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOWN).
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- mih
- spruh
- NOWN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mispronouncing 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.
- spruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mispronouncing
American and British speakers say mispronouncing in essentially the same way: /mɪsprəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ in the US and /mɪsprəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-spruh-NOWN-sing.
What does mispronouncing mean?
Words that rhyme with mispronouncing
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Questions about saying mispronouncing
How do you pronounce mispronouncing?
Say mih-spruh-NOWN-sing. The American pronunciation is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mispronouncing?
Mispronouncing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOWN). Broken into parts: mih · spruh · NOWN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say mispronouncing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /mɪsprəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.