How to pronounce misturn
Say it like mih-STURN. Misturn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STURN).
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- mih
- STURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misturn 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.
- STURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of misturn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-STURN.
What does misturn mean?
- To turn wrongly or incorrectly; turn aside wrongly; pervert.
- To go wrong; make a wrong turn.
- A wrong turn.
Where does misturn come from?
From Middle English misturnen, mistournen, mistornen, equivalent to mis- + turn.
Words that rhyme with misturn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misturn.
Questions about saying misturn
How do you pronounce misturn?
Say mih-STURN. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstɝn/. In British English it is /mɪˈstɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misturn?
Misturn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STURN). Broken into parts: mih · STURN.
Is misturn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪˈstɜːn/ (mih-STURN).