How to pronounce missend
Say it like mis-SEND. Missend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEND).
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- mis
- SEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missend 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.
- SENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of missend
American and British speakers say missend in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈsɛnd/ in the US and /mɪsˈsɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SEND.
What does missend mean?
- To send incorrectly or to the wrong destination.
Where does missend come from?
From mis- + send.
Words that rhyme with missend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of missend.
Questions about saying missend
How do you pronounce missend?
Say mis-SEND. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈsɛnd/. In British English it is /mɪsˈsɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missend?
Missend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEND). Broken into parts: mis · SEND.
Do Americans and Brits say missend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈsɛnd/ and the British form is /mɪsˈsɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.