mispronounce
/'misprə'nauns/
Definition
- Verb:
- To pronounce a word incorrectly: To say a word using sounds that are not the standard or accepted sounds for that word.
Usage
The verb "mispronounce" is used to describe the action of saying a word with an incorrect pronunciation. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (the word that is pronounced incorrectly). It is often used in the context of language learning, public speaking, or casual conversation when a pronunciation error is noted.
Examples
- Verb:
- It's common for learners to mispronounce this word at first.
- The news anchor mispronounced the foreign diplomat's name.
- Please correct me if I mispronounce any of these technical terms.
Advanced Usage
- "to be mispronounced": (Passive voice) Describes a word that is often said incorrectly.
- The name of the city is frequently mispronounced by tourists.
Variants and Related Words
- Mispronunciation (n): The act or habit of pronouncing a word incorrectly, or an instance of such incorrect pronunciation.
- His mispronunciation of "espresso" was a source of amusement.
Synonyms
- Say incorrectly: A more general phrase for incorrect speech.
- Articulate poorly: Suggests unclear or faulty pronunciation.
Antonyms
- Pronounce correctly: To say a word using the accepted sounds.
- Enunciate properly: To pronounce words clearly and accurately.
Verb
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pronounce a word incorrectly
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She mispronounces many Latinate words
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