How to pronounce misspoken
Say it like mis-SPOH-kun. Misspoken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- mis
- SPOH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misspoken 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.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misspoken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-SPOH-kun.
What does misspoken mean?
- past participle of misspeak How to pronounce misspeak
Words that rhyme with misspoken
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Questions about saying misspoken
How do you pronounce misspoken?
Say mis-SPOH-kun. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈspoʊkən/. In British English it is /mɪsˈspəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misspoken?
Misspoken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: mis · SPOH · kun.
Is misspoken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mɪsˈspəʊkən/ (mis-SPOH-kun).