How to pronounce misspelt
Say it like mis-SPELT. Misspelt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELT).
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- mis
- SPELT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misspelt 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.
- SPELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misspelt
American and British speakers say misspelt in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈspɛlt/ in the US and /mɪsˈspɛlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SPELT.
What does misspelt mean?
- simple past and past participle of misspell How to pronounce misspell
Where does misspelt come from?
From mis- + spelt.
Words that rhyme with misspelt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misspelt.
Questions about saying misspelt
How do you pronounce misspelt?
Say mis-SPELT. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈspɛlt/. In British English it is /mɪsˈspɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misspelt?
Misspelt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELT). Broken into parts: mis · SPELT.
Do Americans and Brits say misspelt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈspɛlt/ and the British form is /mɪsˈspɛlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.