How to pronounce mispronunciation
Say it like mis-pruh-nuhn-see-AY-shun. Mispronunciation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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- mis
- pruh
- nuhn
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mispronunciation 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.
- nuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mispronunciation
American and British speakers say mispronunciation in essentially the same way: /mɪsprəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪsprəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-pruh-nuhn-see-AY-shun.
What does mispronunciation mean?
- The act of mispronouncing.“She found the constant mispronunciation of her name very annoying.”
- A mispronounced word or phrase.“His speech was full of mispronunciations.”
Where does mispronunciation come from?
From mis- + pronunciation.
Words that rhyme with mispronunciation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mispronunciation.
Questions about saying mispronunciation
How do you pronounce mispronunciation?
Say mis-pruh-nuhn-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪsprəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪsprəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mispronunciation?
Mispronunciation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: mis · pruh · nuhn · see · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say mispronunciation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsprəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪsprəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.