To pronounce "misstep", say MISST-ep — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"misstep" has 2 syllables: misst-ep. It rhymes with schlep and step, if that helps it stick.
noun
“On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.”
“His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly.”
verb
“My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe.”
“I don't want to misstep by offending them.”
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"Misstep" has 2 syllables: misst · ep.
Misstep: A step that is wrong, a false step.
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