How to pronounce misregard
Say it like mis-rih-GARD. Misregard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GARD).
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- mis
- rih
- GARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misregard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of misregard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-rih-GAHD.
What does misregard mean?
- Disregard; failure to heed or consider; contempt; neglect.
- To disregard; fail to heed; ignore; neglect.
Where does misregard come from?
From mis- + regard.
Words that rhyme with misregard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misregard.
Questions about saying misregard
How do you pronounce misregard?
Say mis-rih-GARD. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsrɪˈɡɑrd/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misregard?
Misregard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GARD). Broken into parts: mis · rih · GARD.
Is misregard 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 /ˌmɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/ (mis-rih-GAHD).