How to Pronounce Misconstruction

To pronounce "misconstruction", say MISC-onstr-uct-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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15

Letters

MISC-onstr-uct-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “misconstruction”

"misconstruction" has 4 syllables: misc-onstr-uct-ion.

What does misconstruction mean?

noun

  1. A misunderstanding or misinterpretation resulting from the use of the wrong meaning of a word that has multiple meanings.
  2. (grammar) An ungrammatical phrase.

Synonyms

misconstrual

Related words

misconstrualmisunderstandingmisinterpretationmisconstruingmisconstruationmisprisionmisinterpretermiscomprehension

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misconstruction"?▾

"Misconstruction" has 4 syllables: misc · onstr · uct · ion.

What does "misconstruction" mean?▾

Misconstruction: A misunderstanding or misinterpretation resulting from the use of the wrong meaning of a word that has multiple meanings.

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