How to pronounce misunderstood
Say it like mis-un-der-STUUD. Misunderstood has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STUUD).
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- mis
- un
- der
- STUUD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misunderstood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- STUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of misunderstood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-un-duh-STUUD.
What does misunderstood mean?
- wrongly understood“a misunderstood criticism”“a misunderstood question”
Words that rhyme with misunderstood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misunderstood.
Questions about saying misunderstood
How do you pronounce misunderstood?
Say mis-un-der-STUUD. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəndɚˈstʊd/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misunderstood?
Misunderstood has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STUUD). Broken into parts: mis · un · der · STUUD.
Is misunderstood 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 /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstʊd/ (mis-un-duh-STUUD).