How to Pronounce "mis"

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Definition

'Mis' is a prefix added to words to mean 'wrong,' 'badly,' or 'incorrectly.' It changes the meaning of the word to show an error or mistake, as in 'misunderstand' (to understand wrongly) or 'misplace' (to put in the wrong place).

Listen in Context

You misunderstood my question.

Don’t misinterpret her silence—she's just tired, not angry.

I think you misheard what I said.

Please do not misplace your keys again.