How to pronounce misquoted
Say it like mih-SKWOH-tid. Misquoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOH).
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- mih
- SKWOH
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misquoted 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.
- SKWOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misquoted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-SKWOH-tid.
What does misquoted mean?
- simple past and past participle of misquote How to pronounce misquote
Words that rhyme with misquoted
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Questions about saying misquoted
How do you pronounce misquoted?
Say mih-SKWOH-tid. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskwoʊtɪd/. In British English it is /mɪˈskwəʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misquoted?
Misquoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOH). Broken into parts: mih · SKWOH · tid.
Is misquoted 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 /mɪˈskwəʊtɪd/ (mih-SKWOH-tid).