How to pronounce misstep
Say it like mis-STEP. Misstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEP).
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- mis
- STEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misstep 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.
- STEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of misstep
American and British speakers say misstep in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈstɛp/ in the US and /mɪsˈstɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-STEP.
What does misstep mean?
- A step that is wrong, a false step.“On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.”
- An error or mistake.“His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly.”
- To step badly or incorrectly.“My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe.”
- To make an error or mistake.“I don't want to misstep by offending them.”
Where does misstep come from?
From mis- + step.
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Words that rhyme with misstep
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Questions about saying misstep
How do you pronounce misstep?
Say mis-STEP. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈstɛp/. In British English it is /mɪsˈstɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misstep?
Misstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEP). Broken into parts: mis · STEP.
Do Americans and Brits say misstep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈstɛp/ and the British form is /mɪsˈstɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.