How to pronounce misrecognize
Say it like mis-REK-ug-nyze. Misrecognize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- mis
- REK
- ug
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misrecognize 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.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of misrecognize
American and British speakers say misrecognize in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ in the US and /mɪsˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-REK-ug-nyze.
What does misrecognize mean?
- To recognize in error
- To deliberately fail to recognize, or pretend to do so
Where does misrecognize come from?
From mis- + recognize.
Words that rhyme with misrecognize
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misrecognize.
Questions about saying misrecognize
How do you pronounce misrecognize?
Say mis-REK-ug-nyze. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /mɪsˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misrecognize?
Misrecognize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: mis · REK · ug · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say misrecognize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /mɪsˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.