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Definition of mispronouncement

mispronouncement

/ˌmɪsprəˈnaʊnsmənt/
mis · pro · nounce · ment
Plural:mispronouncements
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mispronouncement Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The act or an instance of pronouncing a word or sound incorrectly; a mispronunciation.

Example

"The speaker apologized for the accidental mispronouncement of the visiting dignitary's surname."

2

An erroneous, mistaken, or improper formal declaration or judgment.

Example

"Critics argued that the committee's hasty conclusion amounted to a serious mispronouncement on economic policy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary standard English, "mispronunciation" is strongly preferred when referring to the incorrect spoken articulation of a word, whereas "mispronouncement" is rare and occasionally refers to an erroneous official declaration.

• Rhymes for mispronouncement

• Nearby Words

misprice
misprint
mispronounce
mispronouncement
mispronunciation
misproportioned
mispunctuate

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mispronouncement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mispronouncement
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