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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

mispronounce

/mɪsˈprɒnʌns/ verb · British & US
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What does mispronounce mean?

verb

To pronounce (a word) incorrectly, or to cause someone to pronounce a word incorrectly.

Example

"The actor's mispronounce of the Shakespearean phrase ruined the entire scene."

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