How to pronounce misspelled
Say it like mis-SPELD. Misspelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELD).
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- mis
- SPELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misspelled 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.
- SPELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misspelled
American and British speakers say misspelled in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈspɛld/ in the US and /ˌmɪsˈspɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SPELD.
What does misspelled mean?
- Not spelled correctly.“The ransom letter contained many misspelled words.”
- simple past and past participle of misspell How to pronounce misspell
Words that rhyme with misspelled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misspelled.
Questions about saying misspelled
How do you pronounce misspelled?
Say mis-SPELD. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈspɛld/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsˈspɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misspelled?
Misspelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELD). Broken into parts: mis · SPELD.
Do Americans and Brits say misspelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈspɛld/ and the British form is /ˌmɪsˈspɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.