How to Pronounce "misunderstand"
word
/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstænd/
mis-uhn-dur-STAND
/mɪsˌʌndəstˈænd/
mis-uhn-duh-STAND
Definition
To not understand something or someone correctly, often leading to confusion or mistakes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstænd/
British English
/mɪsˌʌndəstˈænd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mis-uhn-dur-STAND
UK
mis-uhn-duh-STAND
Listen in Context
I often misunderstand his instructions.
Please don't misunderstand my words.
Sometimes, I misunderstand jokes in English.
If I misunderstand you, just let me know.