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mispronouncing

/mɪsˈprɒnʌnsɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does mispronouncing mean?

verb

To pronounce a word incorrectly, often in a way that is noticeable or amusing. Mispronouncing can be a habitual error or a one-time mistake.

Example

"The comedian's mispronouncing of the foreign word had the audience in stitches."

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