How to pronounce misquoting
Say it like mih-SKWOH-ting. Misquoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOH).
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- mih
- SKWOH
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misquoting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misquoting
- 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-ting.
What does misquoting mean?
- present participle and gerund of misquote How to pronounce misquote
Words that rhyme with misquoting
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Questions about saying misquoting
How do you pronounce misquoting?
Say mih-SKWOH-ting. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈskwoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪˈskwəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misquoting?
Misquoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWOH). Broken into parts: mih · SKWOH · ting.
Is misquoting 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 /mɪˈskwəʊtɪŋ/ (mih-SKWOH-ting).