How to Pronounce Misunderstand

To pronounce "misunderstand", say MIS-und-erst-and — 4 syllables, IPA /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misunderstand”

"misunderstand" has 4 syllables: mis-und-erst-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does misunderstand mean?

verb

  1. To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

Synonyms

take (something) the wrong way

Words that rhyme with misunderstand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

misinterpretmisconstruemisapprehendmisconceivemisreadunderstoodmistakemisgrasp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misunderstand"?▾

"Misunderstand" has 4 syllables: mis · und · erst · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "misunderstand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misunderstand" is /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/.

What does "misunderstand" mean?▾

Misunderstand: To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

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