How to Pronounce Miscellaneous

"Miscellaneous" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈɫeɪniəs/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌmɪsəˈɫeɪniəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˌɪsəlˈeɪniəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “miscellaneous

"miscellaneous" has 5 syllables: miscellaneous.

What does miscellaneous mean?

adjective

  1. Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.
  2. Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.

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How do you pronounce "miscellaneous"?

"Miscellaneous" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈɫeɪniəs/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "miscellaneous"?

"Miscellaneous" has 5 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "miscellaneous"?

The IPA transcription of "miscellaneous" is /ˌmɪsəˈɫeɪniəs/.

What does "miscellaneous" mean?

Miscellaneous: Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

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