mispronunciation

C2 Topic:Communication
US /mɪspɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ UK /mɪspɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun Freq #259910

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    an incorrect pronunciation or the act of pronouncing something incorrectly

    His mispronunciation changed the name beyond recognition.

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Etymology

From mis- + pronunciation.

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