How to pronounce mistranslation
Say it like mih-STRANZ-lay-shun. Mistranslation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRANZ).
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- mih
- STRANZ
- lay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistranslation 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.
- STRANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistranslation
American and British speakers say mistranslation in essentially the same way: /mɪˈstrænzleɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪˈstrænzleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-STRANZ-lay-shun.
What does mistranslation mean?
- An incorrect translation.
- The incorporation of the incorrect amino acid into a peptide sequence.
Where does mistranslation come from?
From mis- + translation.
Questions about saying mistranslation
How do you pronounce mistranslation?
Say mih-STRANZ-lay-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstrænzleɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪˈstrænzleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistranslation?
Mistranslation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRANZ). Broken into parts: mih · STRANZ · lay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say mistranslation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈstrænzleɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪˈstrænzleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.