How to Pronounce "misunderstood"
word
/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstʊd/
mis-uhn-dur-STUUD
/mɪsˌʌndəstˈʊd/
mis-uhn-duh-STUUD
Definition
Not correctly understood or interpreted; often describes situations or people whose words, actions, or intentions are not accurately recognized by others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstʊd/
British English
/mɪsˌʌndəstˈʊd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mis-uhn-dur-STUUD
UK
mis-uhn-duh-STUUD
Listen in Context
He felt misunderstood by his classmates.
Her comment was misunderstood as rude.
I think you misunderstood the instructions.
Being misunderstood can be really lonely sometimes.