How to Pronounce Mondegreen

To pronounce "mondegreen", say MOND-egr-een — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒndəɡɹiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmɒndəɡɹiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mondegreen”

"mondegreen" has 3 syllables: mond-egr-een.

What does mondegreen mean?

noun

  1. A form of error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase.
  2. A misunderstanding of a written or spoken phrase as a result of multiple definitions.

Synonyms

mishearing

Related words

mispronunciationmishearingerrormisconstructionmissoundmistakingmisrecitationmiscuing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mondegreen"?▾

"Mondegreen" has 3 syllables: mond · egr · een.

What is the IPA transcription of "mondegreen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mondegreen" is /ˈmɒndəɡɹiːn/.

What does "mondegreen" mean?▾

Mondegreen: A form of error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase.

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