How do you pronounce "misconception"?

In American English: /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/ (misk-uhn-SEHPSH-uhn). In British English: /mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/ (misk-uhns-EHPSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/ (misk-uhn-SEHPSH-uhn). In Australian English: /mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/ (misk-uhns-EHPSH-uhn).

Is "misconception" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/ (misk-uhn-SEHPSH-uhn), while in British English it's /mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/ (misk-uhns-EHPSH-uhn).

How to Pronounce "misconception"

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misconception

disputed

/mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/

misk-uhn-SEHPSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

mɪskmis·əncon·sɛpʃcep·əntion

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