How to pronounce misrepresent
Say it like mis-rep-ruh-ZENT. Misrepresent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZENT).
- mis
- rep
- ruh
- ZENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misrepresent 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.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misrepresent
American and British speakers say misrepresent in essentially the same way: /mɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/ in the US and /ˌmɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-rep-ruh-ZENT.
What does misrepresent mean?
- To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.“The fraudster misrepresented himself as a lawyer.”
Where does misrepresent come from?
From mis- + represent.
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Words that rhyme with misrepresent
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Questions about saying misrepresent
How do you pronounce misrepresent?
Say mis-rep-ruh-ZENT. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misrepresent?
Misrepresent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZENT). Broken into parts: mis · rep · ruh · ZENT.
Do Americans and Brits say misrepresent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.