To pronounce "misconstruing", say MISC-onstr-uing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
misconstruing
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MISC-onstr-uing
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"misconstruing" has 3 syllables: misc-onstr-uing. It rhymes with stewing and viewing, if that helps it stick.
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"Misconstruing" has 3 syllables: misc · onstr · uing.
Misconstruing: To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.
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