How to pronounce misquotes
Say it like mih-SKWOHTS. Misquotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOHTS).
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- mih
- SKWOHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misquotes 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.
- SKWOHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of misquotes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-SKWOHTS.
What does misquotes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of misquote How to pronounce misquote
- plural of misquote How to pronounce misquote
Questions about saying misquotes
How do you pronounce misquotes?
Say mih-SKWOHTS. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskwoʊts/. In British English it is /mɪˈskwəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misquotes?
Misquotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOHTS). Broken into parts: mih · SKWOHTS.
Is misquotes 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 /mɪˈskwəʊts/ (mih-SKWOHTS).