How to Pronounce Misconception

To pronounce "misconception", say MISC-onc-ept-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misconception”

"misconception" has 4 syllables: misc-onc-ept-ion. It rhymes with perception and conception, if that helps it stick.

What does misconception mean?

noun

  1. A mistaken belief, a wrong idea

    “He had the misconception that the word "misconception" meant becoming pregnant with a girl.”

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Words that rhyme with misconception

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perceptionconceptiondeceptioninceptionreceptionmisperceptionexceptionself-deceptionpreconceptioncontraception

Related words

misperceptionmisinterpretationmiscalculationmisjudgementmistakemisunderstandingmisapprehensionerror

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misconception"?▾

"Misconception" has 4 syllables: misc · onc · ept · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "misconception"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misconception" is /ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/.

What does "misconception" mean?▾

Misconception: A mistaken belief, a wrong idea

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