How to pronounce misstates
Say it like mis-STAYTS. Misstates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYTS).
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- mis
- STAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misstates 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.
- STAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of misstates
American and British speakers say misstates in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈsteɪts/ in the US and /mɪsˈsteɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-STAYTS.
What does misstates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of misstate How to pronounce misstate
Words that rhyme with misstates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misstates.
Questions about saying misstates
How do you pronounce misstates?
Say mis-STAYTS. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈsteɪts/. In British English it is /mɪsˈsteɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misstates?
Misstates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYTS). Broken into parts: mis · STAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say misstates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈsteɪts/ and the British form is /mɪsˈsteɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.