How to pronounce misstating
Say it like mis-STAY-ting. Misstating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- mis
- STAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misstating 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misstating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mis-STAY-ting.
What does misstating mean?
- present participle and gerund of misstate How to pronounce misstate
Words that rhyme with misstating
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Questions about saying misstating
How do you pronounce misstating?
Say mis-STAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈsteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪsˈsteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misstating?
Misstating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: mis · STAY · ting.
Is misstating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mɪsˈsteɪtɪŋ/ (mis-STAY-ting).