How to Pronounce "misquote"
word
mɪsˈkwoʊt
miss-KWOHT
mɪskwˈəʊt
miss-KWOHT
Definition
To repeat what someone said incorrectly, usually changing the original meaning or words. It often happens by accident or misunderstanding.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪsˈkwoʊt
British English
mɪskwˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-KWOHT
UK
miss-KWOHT
Listen in Context
The newspaper misquoted the president's speech.
Sometimes people misquote famous sayings.
Be careful not to misquote your teacher in the report.
He felt frustrated after being misquoted on social media.