How to pronounce misquote
Say it like mih-SKWOHT. Misquote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOHT).
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- mih
- SKWOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misquote 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.
- SKWOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of misquote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-SKWOHT.
What does misquote mean?
- To incorrectly recite or record a quotation.“I'm so embarrassed, I misquoted Hamlet to a professor of Shakespeare.”
- An incorrect recitation or recording of a quotation.
Where does misquote come from?
From mis- + quote.
Words that rhyme with misquote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misquote.
Questions about saying misquote
How do you pronounce misquote?
Say mih-SKWOHT. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskwoʊt/. In British English it is /mɪˈskwəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misquote?
Misquote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOHT). Broken into parts: mih · SKWOHT.
Is misquote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mɪˈskwəʊt/ (mih-SKWOHT).