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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Others tended to mispronounce his actual first name.
—
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During the bit, Rodriguez purposely mispronounced the names of celebrities in the audience, like Colman Domingo and John Krasinski, for laughs.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Cue Sweeney mispronouncing the names of the following characters: Shrek, Minions and Harry Potter.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024
Names were mispronounced, a White actor played the Native Sokka, and (fans felt) various characterizations were mangled.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Trump is also among many Republicans who deliberately mispronounce Vice President Kamala Harris's name.
—Bill Barrow, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Have a question about friends who keep mispronouncing your name or mental health or your relationship with your parents?
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Fręch is mispronounced, as is Tunisia, and the word renowned is used oddly dispassionately, as if it were being repeated for a competitor at a spelling bee.
—Will Leitch, The Atlantic, 5 July 2023
Some people said the AI commentary at Wimbledon mispronounced some players’ names.
—Khadijah Khogeer, NBC News, 29 July 2023
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During the bit, Rodriguez purposely mispronounced the names of celebrities in the audience, like Colman Domingo and John Krasinski, for laughs.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Cue Sweeney mispronouncing the names of the following characters: Shrek, Minions and Harry Potter.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024
Names were mispronounced, a White actor played the Native Sokka, and (fans felt) various characterizations were mangled.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Trump is also among many Republicans who deliberately mispronounce Vice President Kamala Harris's name.
—Bill Barrow, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Have a question about friends who keep mispronouncing your name or mental health or your relationship with your parents?
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Fręch is mispronounced, as is Tunisia, and the word renowned is used oddly dispassionately, as if it were being repeated for a competitor at a spelling bee.
—Will Leitch, The Atlantic, 5 July 2023
Some people said the AI commentary at Wimbledon mispronounced some players’ names.
—Khadijah Khogeer, NBC News, 29 July 2023
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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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