How to Pronounce Misconstruct

To pronounce "misconstruct", say MISC-onstr-uct — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌmɪskənˈstɹʌkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌmɪskənˈstɹʌkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misconstruct”

"misconstruct" has 3 syllables: misc-onstr-uct.

What does misconstruct mean?

verb

  1. To construct wrongly.
  2. To construe or interpret erroneously.

Related words

misbuildmisconstruemisfabricatemiscreatemisfiguremisreadmisconstermisinterpret

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misconstruct"?▾

"Misconstruct" has 3 syllables: misc · onstr · uct.

What is the IPA transcription of "misconstruct"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misconstruct" is /ˌmɪskənˈstɹʌkt/.

What does "misconstruct" mean?▾

Misconstruct: To construct wrongly.

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