How to pronounce misshapen
Say it like mis-SHAY-pun. Misshapen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY).
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- mis
- SHAY
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misshapen 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.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misshapen
American and British speakers say misshapen in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/ in the US and /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SHAY-pun.
Other ways to say misshapen
Misshapen also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- mis-HAP-un /mɪsˈhæpən/
What does misshapen mean?
- Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen.
- Morally or intellectually warped.
- Synonym of misshape.
Where does misshapen come from?
Inherited from Middle English mysshapen, misse shapen, mysshape, mysshap; equivalent to mis- + shapen.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with misshapen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misshapen.
Questions about saying misshapen
How do you pronounce misshapen?
Say mis-SHAY-pun. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/. In British English it is /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misshapen?
Misshapen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY). Broken into parts: mis · SHAY · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say misshapen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/ and the British form is /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.