mispronounce
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mis·pro·nounce

transitive verb \ˌmis-prə-ˈnan(t)s\

Definition of MISPRONOUNCE

: to pronounce incorrectly or in a way regarded as incorrect

Examples of MISPRONOUNCE

  1. His name is often mispronounced.

First Known Use of MISPRONOUNCE

1593

Rhymes with MISPRONOUNCE

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