How to Pronounce Misanthrope

To pronounce "misanthrope", say MIS-anthr-op-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misanthrope”

"misanthrope" has 4 syllables: mis-anthr-op-e. It rhymes with scope and trope, if that helps it stick.

What does misanthrope mean?

noun

  1. One who hates all mankind; one who hates the human race.

Synonyms

misanthropist

Antonyms

philanthrope

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Words that rhyme with misanthrope

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scopetropegroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptopehope

Related words

misanthropymisanthropistmisanthropiamisanthropismmanhateranthropophobeman-hateranthropophobic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misanthrope"?▾

"Misanthrope" has 4 syllables: mis · anthr · op · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "misanthrope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misanthrope" is /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/.

What does "misanthrope" mean?▾

Misanthrope: One who hates all mankind; one who hates the human race.

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