Definition of misspeak Misspeak

/mɪsSpiˈk/ - [misSpeek] - mis•speak

We found 6 definitions of misspeak from 4 different sources.

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What does misspeak mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

misspeak - pronounce a word incorrectly; "She mispronounces many Latinate words"
  mispronounce
  enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out, articulate, say pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here"
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= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • misspeak (Verb)
    To speak insultingly or disrespectfully.
  • misspeak (Verb)
    To fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • misspeak (v. i.)
    To err in speaking.
  • misspeak (v. t.)
    To utter wrongly.

Part of speech

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  • misspeak, verb, present, 1st person singular of misspeak (infinitive).
  • misspeak, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Misspeak is...

40% Complete
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33% Complete
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Sign Language

misspeak in sign language
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