How to Pronounce Miscarriage

To pronounce "miscarriage", say MISC-arr-iag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “miscarriage”

"miscarriage" has 4 syllables: misc-arr-iag-e. It rhymes with disparage and carriage, if that helps it stick.

What does miscarriage mean?

noun

  1. A failure; a mistake or error.
  2. The spontaneous natural termination of a pregnancy, especially before it is viable; the fatal expulsion of a foetus from the womb before term.

Synonyms

spontaneous abortion

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Words that rhyme with miscarriage

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disparagecarriageintermarriageremarriageparageberridgeclaridge

Related words

abortionstillbirthaborteddysfunctionlayerprojectiondiapermalfunctioning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "miscarriage"?▾

"Miscarriage" has 4 syllables: misc · arr · iag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "miscarriage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "miscarriage" is /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/.

What does "miscarriage" mean?▾

Miscarriage: A failure; a mistake or error.

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