misemphasis

noun

mis·em·pha·sis ˌmis-ˈem(p)-fə-səs

plural misemphases ˌmis-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsēz

: misplaced emphasis

misemphasis on the wrong syllable

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misemphasis was in 1889

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“Misemphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misemphasis. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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