How to Pronounce "miscalculation"
word
mɪˈskæɫkjəˈɫeɪʃən
miss-KAL-kyuh-LAY-shun
mɪskˌælkjʊlˈeɪʃən
miss-kal-kyoo-LAY-shun
Definition
A miscalculation is a mistake in calculating or judging something, usually resulting in an incorrect answer or a wrong decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪˈskæɫkjəˈɫeɪʃən
British English
mɪskˌælkjʊlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-KAL-kyuh-LAY-shun
UK
miss-kal-kyoo-LAY-shun
Listen in Context
The project failed because of a miscalculation in the budget.
A small miscalculation can lead to big problems.
He admitted his miscalculation during the interview.
Turns out, my miscalculation cost us an entire day of work.