How to pronounce misworship
Say it like mis-WUR-ship. Misworship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- mis
- WUR
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misworship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misworship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-WUR-ship.
What does misworship mean?
- To worship (a deity, etc.) wrongly.
- False or wrong worship; mistaken practices in religion.
Where does misworship come from?
From mis- + worship.
Questions about saying misworship
How do you pronounce misworship?
Say mis-WUR-ship. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈwɝʃɪp/. In British English it is /mɪsˈwɜːʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misworship?
Misworship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: mis · WUR · ship.
Is misworship 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 /mɪsˈwɜːʃɪp/ (mis-WUR-ship).