How to pronounce misrhyme
Say it like MIS-ryme. Misrhyme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ryme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misrhyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of misrhyme
American and British speakers say misrhyme in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsraɪm/ in the US and /ˈmɪsraɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-ryme.
What does misrhyme mean?
- A false rhyme.
- To rhyme incorrectly.
Where does misrhyme come from?
From mis- + rhyme.
Questions about saying misrhyme
How do you pronounce misrhyme?
Say MIS-ryme. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsraɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsraɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misrhyme?
Misrhyme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ryme.
Do Americans and Brits say misrhyme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsraɪm/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsraɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.