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Mispronouncing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mispronouncing

 

[ mɪsprəˈnaʊnsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speech errors

Mispronouncing refers to the act of pronouncing a word incorrectly. This can happen due to various reasons, such as a lack of familiarity with the word, linguistic differences, or simple mistakes. Mispronunciations can lead to misunderstandings and can affect communication. It is particularly common among non-native speakers of a language or individuals learning new vocabulary. Sometimes, repeated mispronunciation can also become a habit, making it harder to correct.

Synonyms

misarticulate, misread, misstate, mistake

Examples of usage

  • She is always mispronouncing difficult names.
  • He mispronounced the word during the presentation.
  • They were mispronouncing the title of the book.
  • It's easy to mispronounce foreign words.

Translations

Translations of the word "mispronouncing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pronunciando mal

🇮🇳 गलत उच्चारण करना

🇩🇪 falsch aussprechen

🇮🇩 salah pengucapan

🇺🇦 неправильне вимовляння

🇵🇱 błędne wymawianie

🇯🇵 誤って発音する

🇫🇷 mal prononcer

🇪🇸 pronunciar mal

🇹🇷 yanlış telaffuz etmek

🇰🇷 잘못 발음하다

🇸🇦 خطأ في النطق

🇨🇿 špatně vyslovovat

🇸🇰 nesprávne vyslovovanie

🇨🇳 错误的发音

🇸🇮 napačno izgovarjanje

🇮🇸 rangt framburður

🇰🇿 қате айту

🇬🇪 არასწორად წარმოთქმა

🇦🇿 səhv tələffüz

🇲🇽 pronunciar mal

Etymology

The term 'mispronouncing' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which comes from Old English, meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly', and the verb 'pronounce', originating from the Latin 'pronuntiare', meaning 'to declare, announce'. The English language adopted 'pronounce' in the late Middle Ages, and it has evolved over time to encompass various forms and usages. The addition of the suffix '-ing' denotes the action or process of pronouncing a word incorrectly. Mispronunciation has often been a topic of discussion in educational contexts, particularly concerning language learning and dialectical variations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,846, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.