How Do You Spell MISCARRY?

Pronunciation: [mɪskˈaɹi] (IPA)

The word "miscarry" is spelled with a double "s" in the middle, which might seem strange. However, this is because the first "c" makes the "s" sound before the "a", and the second "c" makes the "k" sound after the "a". Therefore, we need the double "s" to indicate that the "s" sound comes before the "k" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "miscarry" is /mɪsˈkæri/, indicating the stress on the second syllable and the two distinct sounds made by the "c".

MISCARRY Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "miscarry" refers to the failure or unfortunate outcome of a plan, project, or event. It denotes the inability to achieve the desired or intended goal, often due to unforeseen circumstances, mistakes, or external factors. The term encompasses a range of contexts, including personal, professional, or social spheres.

   In a personal context, "miscarry" often signifies a failed pregnancy, specifically when a fetus is lost before the 20th week of gestation. However, it can also extend to the unsuccessful completion of other endeavors in an individual's life, such as a failed attempt to achieve a goal or disappointment in personal relationships.

   From a professional standpoint, "miscarry" refers to the unsuccessful execution or outcome of a business plan, a project, or an endeavor. It describes situations where the intended objectives are not met, often resulting in financial losses, dissatisfied stakeholders, or organizational setbacks.

   In a broader social context, "miscarry" denotes the failure of legislation, policies, or government actions to achieve their intended purposes, whether in terms of societal progress, welfare, or justice. This highlights instances where actions are ineffective, counterproductive, or misguided.

   Overall, "miscarry" encompasses a wide range of situations where plans, projects, or events fall short of their intended aims, encompassing personal, professional, and social inadequacies or disappointments.

2. To give birth to a non-viable fetus, i.e. to one from four to six months old.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To fail of the intended effect; not to reach its destination; to bring forth young before the time.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for MISCARRY *

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Other Common Misspellings for MISCARRY

• misscarry
• miserry
• missary
• misary
• scarry
• nescarry
• mistary
• miscara
• mascarra
• miscary
• mizmarry
• miscari
• piscarly
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• Miscerary
• misderers
• misquerry
• miscerrye
• misscarri

Etymology of MISCARRY

The word "miscarry" has its origins in Middle English. It comes from the combination of two elements: "mis", which means "wrongly" or "badly", and "carry", referring to the act of carrying or bearing. The term initially meant to carry something in a wrong or bad manner, but over time, it acquired its modern sense of a failed or unsuccessful outcome, particularly in the context of the termination of a pregnancy.

Similar spelling word for MISCARRY

• micro.

Conjugate verb Miscarry

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have miscarried

you would have miscarried

he/she/it would have miscarried

we would have miscarried

they would have miscarried

I would have miscarry

you would have miscarry

he/she/it would have miscarry

we would have miscarry

they would have miscarry

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been miscarrying

you would have been miscarrying

he/she/it would have been miscarrying

we would have been miscarrying

they would have been miscarrying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would miscarry

you would miscarry

he/she/it would miscarry

we would miscarry

they would miscarry

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be miscarrying

you would be miscarrying

he/she/it would be miscarrying

we would be miscarrying

they would be miscarrying

FUTURE

I will miscarry

you will miscarry

he/she/it will miscarry

we will miscarry

they will miscarry

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be miscarrying

you will be miscarrying

he/she/it will be miscarrying

we will be miscarrying

they will be miscarrying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have miscarried

you will have miscarried

he/she/it will have miscarried

we will have miscarried

they will have miscarried

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been miscarrying

you will have been miscarrying

he/she/it will have been miscarrying

we will have been miscarrying

they will have been miscarrying

IMPERATIVE

you miscarry

we let´s miscarry

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to miscarry

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was miscarrying

you were miscarrying

he/she/it was miscarrying

we were miscarrying

they were miscarrying

PAST PARTICIPLE

miscarried

PAST PERFECT

I had miscarried

you had miscarried

he/she/it had miscarried

we had miscarried

they had miscarried

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been miscarrying

you had been miscarrying

he/she/it had been miscarrying

we had been miscarrying

they had been miscarrying

PRESENT

I miscarry

you miscarry

he/she/it miscarries

we miscarry

they miscarry

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am miscarrying

you are miscarrying

he/she/it is miscarrying

we are miscarrying

they are miscarrying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

miscarrying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have miscarried

you have miscarried

he/she/it has miscarried

we have miscarried

they have miscarried

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been miscarrying

you have been miscarrying

he/she/it has been miscarrying

we have been miscarrying

they have been miscarrying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it miscarry

SIMPLE PAST

I miscarried

you miscarried

he/she/it miscarried

we miscarried

they miscarried