How to Pronounce Misrepresentation

To pronounce "misrepresentation", say MISR-epr-es-ent-at-ion — 6 syllables, IPA /mɪsˌɹɛpɹɨzɛnˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

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Letters

/mɪsˌɹɛpɹɨzɛnˈteɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “misrepresentation”

"misrepresentation" has 6 syllables: misr-epr-es-ent-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does misrepresentation mean?

noun

  1. Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations.
  2. Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.

Words that rhyme with misrepresentation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

falsificationdeceptiondeceitfalsehoodmisleadingfalsifyingfalsenessfake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misrepresentation"?▾

"Misrepresentation" has 6 syllables: misr · epr · es · ent · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "misrepresentation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misrepresentation" is /mɪsˌɹɛpɹɨzɛnˈteɪʃən/.

What does "misrepresentation" mean?▾

Misrepresentation: Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations.

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