How to pronounce misspell
Say it like mis-SPEL. Misspell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce misspell. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- mis
- SPEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misspell 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.
- SPELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misspell
American and British speakers say misspell in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈspɛl/ in the US and /ˌmɪsˈspɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SPEL.
What does misspell mean?
- To spell incorrectly.“I think they misspelled "crab" on the menu, because it says "crap soup".”
Where does misspell come from?
From mis- + spell.
Words that rhyme with misspell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misspell.
Questions about saying misspell
How do you pronounce misspell?
Say mis-SPEL. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈspɛl/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsˈspɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misspell?
Misspell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL). Broken into parts: mis · SPEL.
Do Americans and Brits say misspell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈspɛl/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsˈspɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.