Mispronounce for Dummies

Alright, so "mispronounce" is when someone says a word incorrectly. Like, if they mix up the sounds or say the wrong syllables, that's called mispronouncing. It's kind of like how if you were trying to put together a puzzle and accidentally put the pieces in the wrong spots, the whole picture wouldn't come out right. You know what I mean?

So, for example, let's say the word "elephant" is supposed to be said as “ell-uh-fuhnt”. If someone said it like "el-uh-fant" with the wrong emphasis and sound, that would be mispronouncing the word. It's like a little mix-up with the sounds and letters that changes the word.

And like, if you were reading a book out loud and came across a word you weren't sure how to say, you might make a guess but end up mispronouncing it. It happens to everyone sometimes. But the important thing is to keep practicing and asking for help so you can get better at saying words right. So, mispronounce basically means to say a word the wrong way, kind of like when you're singing a song and mess up the lyrics. It’s all about getting the words in the right order and saying them the right way. Hope that helps!