What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
misemphasis
Example
She misemphasized the second syllable of the word 'banana'. [misemphasis: verb]
Example
The misemphasis on the importance of grades led to a lack of focus on other aspects of education. [misemphasis: noun]
misarticulation
Example
He misarticulated the 'r' sound in the word 'car'. [misarticulation: verb]
Example
Her misarticulation of the company's goals led to confusion among the employees. [misarticulation: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Misarticulation is more commonly used than misemphasis in everyday language, as it is a more frequent error in communication.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between misemphasis and misarticulation?
Both misemphasis and misarticulation can be used in formal and informal contexts, but misemphasis may be more commonly used in academic or technical writing.
