How to Pronounce Misled

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌmɪsˈlɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misled”

"misled" has 2 syllables: misl-ed. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does misled mean?

verb

To lead astray, in a false direction.
To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.

Synonyms

beguile cheat deceive delude forlead misguide misinform seduce

Antonyms

direct guide lead

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Words that rhyme with misled

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dread lead head dead tread bloodshed aforesaid embed godhead thread shed read

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misled"?▾

"Misled" has 2 syllables: misl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "misled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misled" is /ˌmɪsˈlɛd/.

What does "misled" mean?▾

Misled: To lead astray, in a false direction.

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