American English

How to pronounce misrepresent

verbB2
mihsrehprihZEHNT

/ˌmɪ.sɹɛ.pɹɪˈzɛnt̚/

4 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

to describe or present someone or something falsely or unfairly

What to listen for

The strongest stress is on the last syllable: mis-repre-SENT. You may also hear a little extra emphasis earlier in the word, but the last syllable stays strongest.

Usual pronunciation/ˌmɪs.ɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt̚/
Another pronunciation you may hear/mɪsˌɹɛp.ɹəˈzɛnt̚/
Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

verb

to describe or present someone or something falsely or unfairly

The article misrepresented her views.

Good to know

It often suggests that the false description is deliberate.

Common phrases & grammar

misrepresent the facts · misrepresent someone's views

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