How do you pronounce "mishap"?

In American English: /ˈmɪsˌhæp/ (MIS-hap). In British English: /mˈɪshæp/ (M-ish). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪsˌhæp/ (MIS-hap). In Australian English: /mˈɪshap/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪsˌhæp/ (MIS-hap), while in British English it's /mˈɪshæp/ (M-ish).

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mishap

/ˈmɪsˌhæp/

MIS-hap

Syllable Breakdown

mɪsmis·hæphap

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