How to Pronounce "mis"
word
ˈmɪs
MISS
mɪs
miss
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).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪs
British English
mɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MISS
UK
miss
Listen in Context
You misunderstood my question.
Please do not misplace your keys again.
He apologized for his misbehavior at school.
It's easy to misjudge someone based on first impressions.