How to Pronounce Misshapen

To pronounce "misshapen", say MISSH-ap-en — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

misshapen

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misshapen”

"misshapen" has 3 syllables: missh-ap-en. It rhymes with taipan and happen, if that helps it stick.

What does misshapen mean?

adjective

  1. Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed.
  2. Morally or intellectually warped.

Synonyms

misproportioned

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Words that rhyme with misshapen

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taipanhappenshapenrappentrapan

Related words

deformedmalformedunshapelydistortedill-shapenwarpedtwistedmishapt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misshapen"?▾

"Misshapen" has 3 syllables: missh · ap · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "misshapen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misshapen" is /mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/.

What does "misshapen" mean?▾

Misshapen: Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed.

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