How to pronounce missignal
Say it like mis-SIG-nul. Missignal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIG).
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- mis
- SIG
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missignal 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.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of missignal
American and British speakers say missignal in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈsɪɡnəl/ in the US and /mɪsˈsɪɡnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SIG-nul.
What does missignal mean?
- To signal wrongly or in error
- A bad or incorrect signal
Where does missignal come from?
From mis- + signal.
Questions about saying missignal
How do you pronounce missignal?
Say mis-SIG-nul. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈsɪɡnəl/. In British English it is /mɪsˈsɪɡnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missignal?
Missignal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIG). Broken into parts: mis · SIG · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say missignal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈsɪɡnəl/ and the British form is /mɪsˈsɪɡnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.