How to pronounce misrepresentation
Say it like mis-rep-rih-zen-TAY-shun. Misrepresentation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY).
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- mis
- rep
- rih
- zen
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misrepresentation 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misrepresentation
American and British speakers say misrepresentation in essentially the same way: /mɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-rep-rih-zen-TAY-shun.
What does misrepresentation mean?
- Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement.
- Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.
- Faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles.
Where does misrepresentation come from?
From mis- + representation or misrepresent + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with misrepresentation
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Questions about saying misrepresentation
How do you pronounce misrepresentation?
Say mis-rep-rih-zen-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misrepresentation?
Misrepresentation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY). Broken into parts: mis · rep · rih · zen · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say misrepresentation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.