How to Pronounce "misconstrued"
word
ˌmɪskənˈstɹud
mis-kuhn-STROOD
mɪskənstɹˈuːd
mis-kuhn-STROOD
Definition
If something is misconstrued, it is understood or interpreted in the wrong way, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɪskənˈstɹud
British English
mɪskənstɹˈuːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mis-kuhn-STROOD
UK
mis-kuhn-STROOD
Listen in Context
Her words were misconstrued by the press.
My intentions were misconstrued as rude.
The joke was misconstrued by some people.
I think my message got misconstrued somewhere along the way.