How to Pronounce Misprision

To pronounce "misprision", say MISPR-is-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misprision”

"misprision" has 3 syllables: mispr-is-ion. It rhymes with derision and provision, if that helps it stick.

What does misprision mean?

noun

  1. Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.
  2. The failure to give information about a crime that one knows to be taking place.

    “misprision of a felony, of heresy, or of treason”

Words that rhyme with misprision

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

derisionprovisionvisionenvisionprecisionexcisiondivisiondecisionincisionsubdivisioncollisionrevision

Related words

misprisonmissprisionmispleadingmisprisalmisprizemisfeasancemisregardmisusement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misprision"?▾

"Misprision" has 3 syllables: mispr · is · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "misprision"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misprision" is /mɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/.

What does "misprision" mean?▾

Misprision: Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.

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