How to pronounce misreform
Say it like MIS-ruh-form. Misreform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ruh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misreform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of misreform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIS-ruh-fawm.
What does misreform mean?
- A reform that ends up making things worse.
Where does misreform come from?
From mis- + reform.
Questions about saying misreform
How do you pronounce misreform?
Say MIS-ruh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsrəfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsrəfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misreform?
Misreform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ruh · form.
Is misreform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪsrəfɔːm/ (MIS-ruh-fawm).