mispronounce

verb

mis·​pro·​nounce ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s 

mispronounced; mispronouncing; mispronounces

transitive verb

: 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

In remarks at the event, Trump mispronounced both leaders' names and made a joke about Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi coming together to forge peace. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025

What To Know After Trump mispronounced Kwatra’s name, the Indian ambassador to the U.S. whispered to him, appearing to correct the president. —James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

After years of having his last name mispronounced, Brandon Skelnar decided to make a change. —Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

Here’s a guide to 25 more Arizona names besides Sonoita, including towns, rivers and canyons, that often get mispronounced. —Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mispronounce

• announce
• denounce
• pronounce
• renounce
• bounce
• flounce
• ounce
• pounce

Kids Definition

mispronounce

verb

mis·​pro·​nounce ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s 

: to pronounce in a way considered incorrect