How to pronounce misstatement
Say it like mih-STAYT-munt. Misstatement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT).
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- mih
- STAYT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misstatement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misstatement
American and British speakers say misstatement in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsteɪtmənt/ in the US and /mɪˈsteɪtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STAYT-munt.
What does misstatement mean?
- Something stated wrongly; a (usually unintentionally) incorrect statement.
Where does misstatement come from?
From mis- + statement.
Words that rhyme with misstatement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misstatement.
Questions about saying misstatement
How do you pronounce misstatement?
Say mih-STAYT-munt. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsteɪtmənt/. In British English it is /mɪˈsteɪtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misstatement?
Misstatement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT). Broken into parts: mih · STAYT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say misstatement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsteɪtmənt/ and the British form is /mɪˈsteɪtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.