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misspeak vs say

say vs misspeak

misspeak is not a noun while say is a noun.

misspeak and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misspeak No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of misspeak; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than misspeak:
  • misspeak: pronounce a word incorrectly
  • say: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Other hypernyms of misspeak include articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out.
misspeak (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
misspeak (verb) say (verb)
pronounce a word incorrectly express in words
report or maintain
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between misspeak and say

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