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mishear

The correct spelling is mishear.

How to pronounce mishear

verb

IPA: /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Mis-hee-r

The correct spelling is mishear. To hear wrongly. For example: "I misheard when she asked for mints, and gave her mince instead."

Usage Examples

I misheard when she asked for mints, and gave her mince instead.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To hear wrongly.
  2. 2.To misunderstand.

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