How to Pronounce Miscegenation

To pronounce "miscegenation", say MISC-eg-en-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

miscegenation

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “miscegenation”

"miscegenation" has 5 syllables: misc-eg-en-at-ion.

What does miscegenation mean?

noun

  1. (see usage notes) The mixing or blending of race in marriage or breeding, interracial marriage.
  2. A mixing or blending, especially one which is considered to be inappropriate.

Synonyms

miscegeny

Related words

crossbreedinginterbreedingmiscegenybastardizationrace-mixingmestizationmiscegenatorintermarriage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "miscegenation"?▾

"Miscegenation" has 5 syllables: misc · eg · en · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "miscegenation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "miscegenation" is /mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/.

What does "miscegenation" mean?▾

Miscegenation: (see usage notes) The mixing or blending of race in marriage or breeding, interracial marriage.

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