How to Pronounce "misconception"
word
mɪskənˈsɛpʃən
mis-kuhn-SEP-shuhn
mɪskənsˈɛpʃən
mis-kuhns-SEP-shuhn
Definition
A belief or idea that is incorrect because it is based on a misunderstanding or wrong information.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪskənˈsɛpʃən
British English
mɪskənsˈɛpʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mis-kuhn-SEP-shuhn
UK
mis-kuhns-SEP-shuhn
Listen in Context
There is a misconception that carrots improve your eyesight.
It's a common misconception that bats are blind.
Can you explain this misconception to me?
After the presentation, she cleared up a big misconception about the results.