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mispronunciation
/ˌmɪsprəˈnʌnsiˌeɪʃən/
incorrect pronunciation of a word
The student's mispronunciation of 'restaurant' made it sound like 'rest-a-ran.'
The student said 'rest-a-ran' instead of 'restaurant,' which is a mispronunciation.
general
The act of pronouncing a word incorrectly, often due to unfamiliarity with the language or phonetic rules.
Her mispronunciation of 'nuclear' as 'nucular' was a common mistake.
She said 'nucular' instead of 'nuclear,' which is a mispronunciation.
The teacher corrected the student's mispronunciation of 'schedule.'
The teacher helped the student say 'schedule' correctly instead of 'sked-yool.'
Mispronunciations can occur in any language and are often corrected through practice and feedback.
Collocations
common mispronunciationa frequently mispronounced word or phrasecorrect mispronunciationto fix or improve the pronunciation of a word
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Practice with native speakers
Engaging in conversations with native speakers can help reduce mispronunciations.
Use pronunciation tools
Apps and online tools can provide audio examples of correct pronunciation.
Gold Rule
Listen and repeat
Repeating words after hearing them correctly pronounced can improve accuracy.
Word Origin
From 'mis-' (incorrect) + 'pronunciation' (the act of pronouncing words).
Usage Notes
Mispronunciations are common when learning a new language and can be corrected with practice and exposure to native speakers.
Word Breakdown
mis-
incorrect or wrong
prefix-pronunciation
the act of pronouncing words
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