mispronounce
verb
mis·pro·nounce
ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s 
mispronounced; mispronouncing; mispronounces
: to pronounce incorrectly or in a way regarded as incorrect
Examples of mispronounce in a Sentence
His name is often mispronounced.
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Hart’s running joke is intentionally mispronouncing Anunoby’s name.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2024
When the second dealer asked to speak with Rachel over the phone, Harrington put her in touch with a woman who couldn’t speak English very well, even mispronouncing Greenwich Village.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2021
For his three-episode arc, Keegan-Michael Key was promoted from substitute teacher to Janine’s new boss at the school district and thankfully avoided mispronouncing everyone’s name, despite probably being tired from the night before.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 10 June 2024
Others had a more cynical explanation – perhaps the woman's name was mispronounced her whole life, and this was her vendetta.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 10 May 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2024
When the second dealer asked to speak with Rachel over the phone, Harrington put her in touch with a woman who couldn’t speak English very well, even mispronouncing Greenwich Village.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2021
For his three-episode arc, Keegan-Michael Key was promoted from substitute teacher to Janine’s new boss at the school district and thankfully avoided mispronouncing everyone’s name, despite probably being tired from the night before.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 10 June 2024
Others had a more cynical explanation – perhaps the woman's name was mispronounced her whole life, and this was her vendetta.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for mispronounce
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“Mispronounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mispronounce. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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mispronounce
verb
mis·pro·nounce
ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s
: to pronounce in a way considered incorrect
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