How to pronounce misspelling
Say it like mis-SPEL-ing. Misspelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL).
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- mis
- SPEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misspelling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misspelling
American and British speakers say misspelling in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈspɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /mɪsˈspɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SPEL-ing.
What does misspelling mean?
- Incorrect spelling.
- A misspelled word.“Accomodation is a common misspelling of accommodation.”
- present participle and gerund of misspell How to pronounce misspell
Where does misspelling come from?
From mis- + spelling.
Words that rhyme with misspelling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misspelling.
Questions about saying misspelling
How do you pronounce misspelling?
Say mis-SPEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈspɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪsˈspɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misspelling?
Misspelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL). Broken into parts: mis · SPEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say misspelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈspɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /mɪsˈspɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.