How to Pronounce "misfortunes"
word
mɪsˈfɔɹtʃənz
miss-FOR-chunzz
mɪsfˈɔːtʃuːnz
miss-FAW-choonz
Definition
Bad events or unlucky situations that cause people to suffer or have problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪsˈfɔɹtʃənz
British English
mɪsfˈɔːtʃuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-FOR-chunzz
UK
miss-FAW-choonz
Listen in Context
The family faced many misfortunes after moving to the city.
He never gave up, even during misfortunes.
The story is about a man's misfortunes and how he overcomes them.
One little mistake led to a chain of misfortunes that ruined his week.