To pronounce "misunderstood", say MIS-und-erst-ood — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
misunderstood
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MIS-und-erst-ood
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"misunderstood" has 4 syllables: mis-und-erst-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Misunderstood" has 4 syllables: mis · und · erst · ood.
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