Definition of MISPRONOUNCE

mispronounce

Verb

  • pronounce a word incorrectly
    • "She mispronounces many Latinate words"
  • To pronounce (a word, phrase, etc.) incorrectly.

Origin / Etymology

From mis- + pronounce.

Synonyms

misspeak

Scrabble Score: 18

mispronounce is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mispronounce is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mispronounce is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

mispronounce is a valid Words With Friends word