How to Pronounce Mislay

To pronounce "mislay", say MISL-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /mɪsˈleɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

mislay

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/mɪsˈleɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mislay”

"mislay" has 2 syllables: misl-ay.

What does mislay mean?

verb

  1. To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.

Synonyms

misplace

Related words

misplacelosemislookmislodgemislocatemissetmisfilemisput

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mislay"?▾

"Mislay" has 2 syllables: misl · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "mislay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mislay" is /mɪsˈleɪ/.

What does "mislay" mean?▾

Mislay: To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.

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