How to pronounce misspent
Say it like mis-SPENT. Misspent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENT).
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- mis
- SPENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misspent 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.
- SPENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misspent
American and British speakers say misspent in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈspɛnt/ in the US and /mɪsˈspɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-SPENT.
What does misspent mean?
- Spent in a bad way, squandered“He had a misspent youth.”
- simple past and past participle of misspend How to pronounce misspend
Words that rhyme with misspent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misspent.
Questions about saying misspent
How do you pronounce misspent?
Say mis-SPENT. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈspɛnt/. In British English it is /mɪsˈspɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misspent?
Misspent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENT). Broken into parts: mis · SPENT.
Do Americans and Brits say misspent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈspɛnt/ and the British form is /mɪsˈspɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.