mispronounce
verb
mis·pro·nounce
ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s 
mispronounced; mispronouncing; mispronounces
: to pronounce incorrectly or in a way regarded as incorrect
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His name is often mispronounced.
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Possibly, how badly Beard mispronounces Boise.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
The barista who mispronounces his name is also on his list.
—Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Starbucks, which prides itself on authentically presenting items on its menus, has long continued mispronouncing Gouda cheese as gooda.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
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 22 Apr. 2026.
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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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