Mispronunciation

Synonyms of mispronunciation

• misarticulation
• misspeaking
• mispronouncing

Antonyms of mispronunciation

• correct pronunciation
• proper enunciation
• accurate articulation

Collocations of mispronunciation

common mispronunciation

Frequency: 70 %

The word 'library' is a common mispronunciation for many people.

embarrassing mispronunciation

Frequency: 60 %

His embarrassing mispronunciation of her name made her cringe.

frequent mispronunciation

Frequency: 50 %

The word 'nuclear' is a frequent mispronunciation that many people make.

awkward mispronunciation

Frequency: 45 %

Her awkward mispronunciation of the foreign word caused some laughter.

Idiomatic Expressions for mispronunciation

• Phrase: Don't cry over spilled milk
  Meaning: Don't worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
  Usage: There's no need to cry over spilled milk if someone makes a mispronunciation, just correct them politely.