How to Pronounce "misrepresentation"
word
mɪsˌɹɛpɹɪzɛnˈteɪʃən
miss-rep-ri-zen-TAY-shun
mɪsɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən
mis-rep-ri-zent-AY-shun
Definition
A statement or depiction that gives a false or misleading impression of something, either intentionally or accidentally.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪsˌɹɛpɹɪzɛnˈteɪʃən
British English
mɪsɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-rep-ri-zen-TAY-shun
UK
mis-rep-ri-zent-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The company was accused of misrepresentation in their advertising.
The contract was canceled because of misrepresentation of the facts.
Deliberate misrepresentation is considered fraud.
If there's any misrepresentation in your application, you could be denied entry.