How to pronounce misword
Say it like mis-WERD. Misword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WERD).
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- mis
- WERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misword 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.
- WERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of misword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-WURD.
What does misword mean?
- To word incorrectly.
Where does misword come from?
From mis- + word; formed separately from Etymology 2.
Questions about saying misword
How do you pronounce misword?
Say mis-WERD. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈswɚd/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈswɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misword?
Misword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WERD). Broken into parts: mis · WERD.
Is misword 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 /ˌmɪˈswɜːd/ (mis-WURD).