What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mispronounced
Example
She mispronounced my name as 'Linda' instead of 'Lynda'. [mispronounced: verb]
Example
He is often mispronouncing words because English is not his first language. [mispronouncing: gerund or present participle]
misread
Example
I misread the instructions and ended up making a mistake. [misread: verb]
Example
She misread the tone of the email and thought her boss was angry. [misread: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mispronounced and misread are both commonly used in everyday language, especially in language learning contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mispronounced and misread?
Both mispronounced and misread are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
