Mispronounce

usgb/ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊns/
verb

To pronounce a word or phrase incorrectly.

I always mispronounce the word 'architecture'.
Visual representation of "mispronounce" - To pronounce a word or phrase incorrectly.

Often appears as...

  • mispronounce a name
  • mispronounce a word
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Accent Influence

Your native language can affect how you pronounce English words, causing mispronunciations.

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Her French accent caused her to mispronounce 'th' sounds in English.
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Listening Skills

Improve your listening to catch correct pronunciations and avoid mispronouncing words.

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He listened to podcasts to avoid mispronouncing 'genre' again.
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Stress and Intonation

Understanding stress and intonation in words helps prevent mispronunciation.

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She mispronounced 'record' as a noun instead of a verb by stressing the wrong syllable.
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