Pronunciation

How to pronounce “misdirected

“misdirected” is pronounced /mɪsdɪɹɛktɪd/ — 4 syllables.
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misdirected

/mɪsdɪɹɛktɪd/

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4 syllables. Stress the 'ec' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

debauch the young people with wine and women

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