How to Pronounce "misshapen"
word
mɪsˈhæpən/, /mɪsˈʃeɪpən
mis-HAP-uhn or mis-SHAY-puhn
mɪsʃˈeɪpən
mis-SHAY-puhn
Definition
Something that is misshapen has an unusual or wrong shape, often because it is damaged, not formed correctly, or twisted out of its normal form.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪsˈhæpən/, /mɪsˈʃeɪpən
British English
mɪsʃˈeɪpən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mis-HAP-uhn or mis-SHAY-puhn
UK
mis-SHAY-puhn
Listen in Context
The old apple looked misshapen and small.
The statue was misshapen after the storm.
He was born with a misshapen foot.
Some pumpkins at the market were oddly misshapen but still tasty.