To pronounce "misconduct", say MISC-ond-uct — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/
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"misconduct" has 3 syllables: misc-ond-uct. It rhymes with conduct, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The student was threatened with a £2000 fine and banned from using the university's computing resources for two weeks due to gross misconduct on the Internet.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Misconduct" has 3 syllables: misc · ond · uct.
The IPA transcription of "misconduct" is /mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/.
Misconduct: Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.
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