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Definition of mispronunciation

mispronunciation

/ˌmɪs.pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
mis · pro · nun · ci · a · tion
Plural:mispronunciations
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mispronunciation Lexical Profile

• noun

1

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

Example

"The news anchor apologized on air for her accidental mispronunciation of the visiting diplomat's surname."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Ironically, "mispronunciation" is frequently misspelled and mispronounced as "mispronounciation" due to confusion with the base verb "pronounce"; the second syllable is spelled "-nun-" rather than "-noun-".

• Rhymes for mispronunciation

• Nearby Words

misprint
mispronounce
mispronouncement
mispronunciation
misproportioned
mispunctuate
misquotation

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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