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How to Pronounce "misread"

word

mɪsˈɹɛd/, /mɪsˈɹid
mis-RED, mis-REED
ˌmɪsˈriːd
mis-REED

Definition

To read something incorrectly, either by misunderstanding its meaning or literally reading the words wrong.

IPA Transcription

American English

mɪsˈɹɛd/, /mɪsˈɹid

British English

ˌmɪsˈriːd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

mis-RED, mis-REED

UK

mis-REED

Listen in Context

I misread the instructions for the test.

She misread the date on the calendar.

We misread his tone in the email.

I totally misread the situation at the party.