To pronounce "misappropriation", say MIS-appr-opr-iat-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MIS-appr-opr-iat-ion
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"misappropriation" has 5 syllables: mis-appr-opr-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Misappropriation" has 5 syllables: mis · appr · opr · iat · ion.
Misappropriation: The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.
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