How to pronounce miswrite
Say it like mis-RYTE. Miswrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE).
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- mis
- RYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miswrite 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.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of miswrite
American and British speakers say miswrite in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈraɪt/ in the US and /mɪsˈraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-RYTE.
What does miswrite mean?
- To write incorrectly.
- A failed write operation.
Where does miswrite come from?
From Middle English miswriten, from Old English miswrītan, misƿrītan (“to write incorrectly; make a mistake in writing; miswrite”), equivalent to mis- + write.
Words that rhyme with miswrite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miswrite.
Questions about saying miswrite
How do you pronounce miswrite?
Say mis-RYTE. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈraɪt/. In British English it is /mɪsˈraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miswrite?
Miswrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE). Broken into parts: mis · RYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say miswrite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈraɪt/ and the British form is /mɪsˈraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.