How to Pronounce Mistakenly

To pronounce "mistakenly", say MIST-ak-enly — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mistakenly”

"mistakenly" has 3 syllables: mist-ak-enly.

What does mistakenly mean?

adverb

  1. Wrongly, erroneously

    “I mistakenly assumed that the shop was still there.”

  2. By accident, by mistake, in error (without intention to do so)

    “Today I mistakenly took your packed lunch to work.”

Related words

erroneouslyincorrectlyerrorwrongwrongfullyimproperlyinaccuratelyunjustly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mistakenly"?▾

"Mistakenly" has 3 syllables: mist · ak · enly.

What is the IPA transcription of "mistakenly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mistakenly" is /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/.

What does "mistakenly" mean?▾

Mistakenly: Wrongly, erroneously

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