Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

misinterpret

/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables: mis-in-ter-pret
IPA: /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.

Example Sentences

"For Ralph, any encouragement is too much. When Lisa gives Ralph a valentine bearing that locomotive pun that so affected The Simpsons’ showrunner, Ralph misinterprets the gesture as a genuine display of romantic interest rather than a gesture of pity from a thoughtful young geek to a friendless goober."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-? Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂-der. Proto-Germanic *missaz Proto-Germanic *missa- Proto-West Germanic *missa- Old English mis- Middle English mys- English mis- English interpret English misinterpret From mis- + interpret.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/
British English: /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/

Inflected Forms

misinterprets (present, singular) misinterpreting (participle, present) misinterpreted (participle, past) misinterpreted (past)

Derived Forms

misinterpretable misinterpretation misinterpreter

Frequently Paired Words

misunderstand

Synonyms

misconstrue misconceive misunderstand misapprehend be amiss misread

Rhymes With

interpret reinterpret

Questions

How do you pronounce misinterpret?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/.
What does misinterpret mean?: To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.
Where does misinterpret come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-? Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂-der. Proto-Germanic *missaz Proto-Germanic *missa- Proto-West Germanic *missa- Old English mis- Middle English mys- English mis- English interpret English misinterpret From mis- + interpret.

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