mispronounce

/'misprə'nauns/

Thân thiện

She mispronounces the word "library" during her presentation.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Verb

1. pronounce a word incorrectly
   • She mispronounces many Latinate words

Từ đồng nghĩa

• misspeak