How to pronounce misspend
Say it like mis-SPEND. Misspend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEND).
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- mis
- SPEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misspend 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.
- SPENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misspend
American and British speakers say misspend in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈspɛnd/ in the US and /mɪsˈspɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SPEND.
What does misspend mean?
- To spend poorly, incorrectly or unwisely.“I misspent my youth making friends and meeting people. Wait a minute: that's the secret of my success!”
Where does misspend come from?
From Middle English misspenden, equivalent to mis- + spend.
Words that rhyme with misspend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misspend.
Questions about saying misspend
How do you pronounce misspend?
Say mis-SPEND. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈspɛnd/. In British English it is /mɪsˈspɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misspend?
Misspend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEND). Broken into parts: mis · SPEND.
Do Americans and Brits say misspend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈspɛnd/ and the British form is /mɪsˈspɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.