How do you pronounce "misunderstandings"?

In American English: /ˌmɪsəndɝˈstændɪŋz/ (mis-uhnd-ur-STAND-ingz). In British English: /mɪsˌʌndəstˈandɪŋz/ (mis-uhnd-uhst-AND). In Canadian English: /ˌmɪsəndɝˈstændɪŋz/ (mis-uhnd-ur-STAND-ingz). In Australian English: /mɪsˌʌndəstˈandɪŋz/ (mis-uhnd-uhst-AND).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌmɪsəndɝˈstændɪŋz/ (mis-uhnd-ur-STAND-ingz), while in British English it's /mɪsˌʌndəstˈandɪŋz/ (mis-uhnd-uhst-AND).

How to Pronounce "misunderstandings"

misunderstandings

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/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstændɪŋz/

mis-uhnd-ur-STAND-ingz

Syllable Breakdown

mɪsmis·əndun·ɝder·stændstand·ɪŋzings

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