How to Pronounce Misdirection

To pronounce "misdirection", say MISD-ir-ect-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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12

Letters

MISD-ir-ect-ion

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"misdirection" has 4 syllables: misd-ir-ect-ion.

What does misdirection mean?

noun

  1. An act of misleading, of convincing someone to concentrate in an incorrect direction.

    “The magician used misdirection to get us to watch his left hand while he did something with his right hand.”

  2. An error of law within a judgement committed by a judge or judges of a lower court, particularly as found by an appeals court

Related words

diversionmisappropriationembezzlementmalfeasancemismanagementerrormistakemisuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misdirection"?▾

"Misdirection" has 4 syllables: misd · ir · ect · ion.

What does "misdirection" mean?▾

Misdirection: An act of misleading, of convincing someone to concentrate in an incorrect direction.

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