Synonyms for misspeak
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly.
Either I misspoke or you misheard.
Example sentences
- mispronounce I hardly ever mispronounce people's names.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| misspeak | rising | |
| mispronounce | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- mistalk
- 12 letters
- mispronounce3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mispronounce3 = 3 syllables).