How to Pronounce Miscellaneous

To pronounce "miscellaneous", say MISC-ell-an-eous — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmɪsəˈɫeɪniəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

miscellaneous

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌmɪsəˈɫeɪniəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˌɪsəlˈeɪniəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “miscellaneous”

"miscellaneous" has 4 syllables: misc-ell-an-eous. It rhymes with extraneous and spontaneous, if that helps it stick.

What does miscellaneous mean?

adjective

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

Synonyms

diversemanifold

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Words that rhyme with miscellaneous

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extraneousspontaneoussimultaneouscontemporaneoussaniouspercutaneouslanius

Related words

assortedmotleyheterogeneoussundrygeneralmixedmiscdiverse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "miscellaneous"?▾

"Miscellaneous" has 4 syllables: misc · ell · an · eous.

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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