mispronounce

verb mis·pro·nounce \ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s\

: to pronounce (a word or name) incorrectly

Full Definition of MISPRONOUNCE

transitive verb

: to pronounce incorrectly or in a way regarded as incorrect

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verb mis·pro·nounce \ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇ns\

mis·pro·nouncedmis·pro·nounc·ing

: to say or make the sounds of incorrectly <mispronounce a word>

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