Mispronounce

Pronunciation: /mɪsprəˈnaʊns/

Mispronounce (verb)

  1. To say a word with the wrong sounds, so people may not understand you or may notice the mistake.
  2. To pronounce a word with the wrong emphasis or rhythm, even if the sounds are mostly correct.

Examples

  • I mispronounce the word when I speak too fast.
  • She mispronounces the name, so people ask her to repeat it.