How to pronounce misread
Say it like mis-REED. Misread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REED).
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- mis
- REED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misread 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.
- REEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misread
American and British speakers say misread in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈrid/ in the US and /mɪsˈriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-REED.
Other ways to say misread
Misread also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- mis-RED /mɪsˈrɛd/
What does misread mean?
- To read wrongly; misconstrue; misinterpret; mistake the sense or significance of.
- An instance of reading wrongly.
Where does misread come from?
From Middle English misreden, from Old English misrǣdan (“to advise wrongly; read wrongly”), equivalent to mis- + read.
Words that rhyme with misread
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misread.
Questions about saying misread
How do you pronounce misread?
Say mis-REED. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈrid/. In British English it is /mɪsˈriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misread?
Misread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REED). Broken into parts: mis · REED.
Do Americans and Brits say misread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈrid/ and the British form is /mɪsˈriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.