misconstrue

How many syllables in misconstrue?

There are 3 syllables in the word misconstrue.

Divide misconstrue into syllables:

mis · con · strue

How to pronounce misconstrue:

Synonyms for misconstrue:

be amiss

construe

interpret

misapprehend

misinterpret

misperceive

misread

miss

misunderstand

see

Antonyms for misconstrue:

absorb

acknowledge

anticipate

appreciate

apprehend

assimilate

be able to see

be aware

be aware of

be certain

be cognizant of

be conscious of

be familiar with

be sensitive to

be sure

behold

believe

catch

catch on

catch on to

catch the drift

clarify

clear up

cognize

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