mispronounced
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌmɪs.prəˈnaʊnst/
KK: /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/
adjective
Definition
Describing a word or name that has been said incorrectly.
Example
The name was mispronounced during the ceremony, causing confusion among the guests.
Conversation
I heard you mispronounced that name during the presentation.
Yeah, I was really nervous and totally blanked on it.
It happens to everyone, but it's funny how we remember those mispronounced words.
Right? I'll definitely practice more next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
incorrect
wrong
mistaken
Antonyms
correct
accurate
right
verb
Definition
To say a word incorrectly or in a way that is not the standard pronunciation.
Example
She mispronounced my name during the introduction.
Tense Forms
Past: mispronounced
Past Participle: mispronounced
Conversation
Did you hear how I mispronounced that word during the presentation?
Yeah, I noticed! It was a bit funny, but no big deal.
I just hope no one took it too seriously.
Root Explanation
Mispronounced → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "pronounced" (from Latin "pronuntiare", meaning to announce or declare). The word "mispronounced" means to announce or declare a word incorrectly.
Memory Tip
Think of saying something 'wrongly' ('mis-') when you 'announce' it ('pronounced'). This helps you remember that mispronounced means to say a word incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
pronounced
pronounce
unpronounced
pronouncedly