How to pronounce misreport
Say it like mis-rih-PORT. Misreport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PORT).
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- mis
- rih
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misreport 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.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of misreport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-rih-PAWT.
What does misreport mean?
- To report erroneously; to give an incorrect account of.
- A false report.
Where does misreport come from?
From Middle English misreporten, equivalent to mis- + report.
Words that rhyme with misreport
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misreport.
Questions about saying misreport
How do you pronounce misreport?
Say mis-rih-PORT. The American pronunciation is /mɪsrɪˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /mɪsrɪˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misreport?
Misreport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PORT). Broken into parts: mis · rih · PORT.
Is misreport 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 /mɪsrɪˈpɔːt/ (mis-rih-PAWT).