How to pronounce misrecognition
Say it like mis-rek-ug-NISH-un. Misrecognition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NISH).
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- mis
- rek
- ug
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misrecognition 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.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misrecognition
American and British speakers say misrecognition in essentially the same way: /mɪsˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪsˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-rek-ug-NISH-un.
What does misrecognition mean?
- incorrect recognition
Where does misrecognition come from?
From mis- + recognition.
Words that rhyme with misrecognition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misrecognition.
Questions about saying misrecognition
How do you pronounce misrecognition?
Say mis-rek-ug-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪsˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misrecognition?
Misrecognition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NISH). Broken into parts: mis · rek · ug · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say misrecognition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪsˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.