How to Pronounce "mishandled"
word
mɪsˈhændəɫd
miss-HAN-duhld
mɪshˈændəld
mish-HAN-duhld
Definition
To deal with something in a wrong or careless way, often causing problems or making things worse.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪsˈhændəɫd
British English
mɪshˈændəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-HAN-duhld
UK
mish-HAN-duhld
Listen in Context
The company mishandled my order.
He mishandled the fragile vase and it broke.
Important evidence was mishandled by the police.
The project failed because it was mishandled from the start.