How to pronounce misrule
Say it like mis-ROOL. Misrule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOL).
- mis
- ROOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misrule 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.
- ROOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of misrule
American and British speakers say misrule in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈrul/ in the US and /mɪsˈruːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-ROOL.
What does misrule mean?
- The state of being ruled badly; disorder, lawlessness, anarchy.
- Misgovernment; bad or unjust government.
- Of a trial judge, to make a bad decision in court.
- To rule badly; to misgovern.
Where does misrule come from?
From Middle English mysrule; equivalent to mis- + rule.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with misrule
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misrule.
Questions about saying misrule
How do you pronounce misrule?
Say mis-ROOL. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈrul/. In British English it is /mɪsˈruːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misrule?
Misrule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOL). Broken into parts: mis · ROOL.
Do Americans and Brits say misrule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈrul/ and the British form is /mɪsˈruːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.