How to pronounce mistap
Say it like MIS-tap. Mistap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mistap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIS
- tap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mistap
American and British speakers say mistap in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstæp/ in the US and /ˈmɪstæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tap.
What does mistap mean?
- A tap on a touch screen device that is misplaced or otherwise accidental.“If the controls are crammed together, mistaps may happen.”
- To make an accidental tap on a touch screen.“Some buttons are too close in this app, you will often mistap.”
- To tap (a control on a touch screen) by mistake.
Where does mistap come from?
From mis- + tap.
Questions about saying mistap
How do you pronounce mistap?
Say MIS-tap. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstæp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistap?
Mistap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tap.
Do Americans and Brits say mistap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstæp/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.