mispronounce
verb
mis·pro·nounce
ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s 
mispronounced; mispronouncing; mispronounces
: to pronounce incorrectly or in a way regarded as incorrect
Examples of mispronounce in a Sentence
His name is often mispronounced.
Recent Examples on the Web
Others had a more cynical explanation – perhaps the woman's name was mispronounced her whole life, and this was her vendetta.
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Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 10 May 2024
After decades spent working and living in the United States, Gisele Bündchen has become accustomed to hearing her Portuguese name mispronounced.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Others tended to mispronounce his actual first name.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During the bit, Rodriguez purposely mispronounced the names of celebrities in the audience, like Colman Domingo and John Krasinski, for laughs.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Cue Sweeney mispronouncing the names of the following characters: Shrek, Minions and Harry Potter.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024
Names were mispronounced, a White actor played the Native Sokka, and (fans felt) various characterizations were mangled.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Trump is also among many Republicans who deliberately mispronounce Vice President Kamala Harris's name.
—Bill Barrow, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Have a question about friends who keep mispronouncing your name or mental health or your relationship with your parents?
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 10 May 2024
After decades spent working and living in the United States, Gisele Bündchen has become accustomed to hearing her Portuguese name mispronounced.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Others tended to mispronounce his actual first name.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During the bit, Rodriguez purposely mispronounced the names of celebrities in the audience, like Colman Domingo and John Krasinski, for laughs.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Cue Sweeney mispronouncing the names of the following characters: Shrek, Minions and Harry Potter.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024
Names were mispronounced, a White actor played the Native Sokka, and (fans felt) various characterizations were mangled.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Trump is also among many Republicans who deliberately mispronounce Vice President Kamala Harris's name.
—Bill Barrow, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Have a question about friends who keep mispronouncing your name or mental health or your relationship with your parents?
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
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mispronounce
verb
mis·pro·nounce
ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s
: to pronounce in a way considered incorrect
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