How to pronounce misrepair
Say it like mis-rih-PAIR. Misrepair has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAIR).
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- mis
- rih
- PAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misrepair 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misrepair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-rih-PAIR.
What does misrepair mean?
- A repair that was done badly or wrongly.
- A faulty repair of DNA that produces genetic mutation.
- To repair badly or wrongly.
Where does misrepair come from?
From mis- + repair.
Words that rhyme with misrepair
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misrepair.
Questions about saying misrepair
How do you pronounce misrepair?
Say mis-rih-PAIR. The American pronunciation is /mɪsrɪˈpɛr/. In British English it is /mɪsrɪˈpɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misrepair?
Misrepair has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAIR). Broken into parts: mis · rih · PAIR.
Is misrepair 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 /mɪsrɪˈpɛə/ (mis-rih-PAIR).