How Do You Spell MISFIRE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪsfa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

Misfire (/mɪsˈfaɪə(r)/) is a verb that means to fail to function properly, especially to fail to ignite or discharge a firearm. The spelling of misfire is made up of two parts: "mis" which means incorrectly or wrongly, and "fire" which means to ignite or discharge. The pronunciation of the word requires a soft "s" sound followed by emphasis on the first syllable with a strong "f" sound. The vowels in the word are pronounced with an "i" sound and a schwa sound.

MISFIRE Meaning and Definition

1. Misfire is a verb that refers to the failure or malfunction of a mechanical device, typically a firearm, to fire or discharge properly. It implies the unsuccessful ignition of the propellant charge or cartridge, resulting in the weapon not functioning as intended. This can happen due to various reasons, such as a faulty firing mechanism, a defective or degraded ammunition, or improper handling.

   In a broader sense, misfire can also be used metaphorically to describe any situation or attempt that does not go as planned or expected. It is often associated with failures, mistakes, or shortcomings in any endeavor, be it professional, personal, or creative. For instance, a business strategy that doesn't yield the anticipated results, a joke that doesn't elicit laughter, or a plan that falls apart can all be referred to as misfires.

   The term misfire conveys a sense of disappointment, frustration, or inconvenience, as it suggests a disruption of the desired outcome. It implies that something has gone awry or not achieved its intended purpose, either due to chance or error. Misfires can occur in various contexts, including mechanical, artistic, interpersonal, or even cognitive processes. The concept of misfire embodies the idea of a missed opportunity, an unfulfilled potential, or an unexpected outcome that deviates from the intended path.

Common Misspellings for MISFIRE

• misiry
• moistire
• missure
• mistiry
• missfired
• misidae
• misdite
• mizfire
• misefire
• misfir
• misifre
• misfier
• misfaree
• misfair
• misfrom
• misvie
• fifire
• misbirt
• mesfere
• myzfire
• misofire
• Miswinne
• Missfere
• Misphare
• Mistigrey
• Mosfite
• Misstre
• Gasfirme
• misfitet
• misfyte
• Miskine
• Misjie

Etymology of MISFIRE

The word "misfire" originated from combining two distinct words: "mis" and "fire".

1. "Mis" is a prefix derived from the Old English word "mis-" or "miss-", which means "wrongly" or "badly". This prefix is used to indicate an error, failure, or deviation from the correct or intended course.

2. "Fire" originates from the Old English word "fȳr", which refers to the chemical process of combustion or the act of igniting something.

When these two elements are brought together, "misfire" forms a compound word that indicates an incorrect or unsuccessful act of firing or igniting. Over time, this term has been extended metaphorically to include failures or errors in a broader context beyond just the act of firing a weapon or igniting a flame.

Similar spelling words for MISFIRE

• missfire,
• misfortune.

Plural form of MISFIRE is MISFIRES

Conjugate verb Misfire

CONDITIONAL

I would misfire

you would misfire

he/she/it would misfire

we would misfire

they would misfire

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be misfiring

you would be misfiring

he/she/it would be misfiring

we would be misfiring

they would be misfiring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misfire

you would have misfire

he/she/it would have misfire

we would have misfire

they would have misfire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been misfiring

you would have been misfiring

he/she/it would have been misfiring

we would have been misfiring

they would have been misfiring

FUTURE

I will misfire

you will misfire

he/she/it will misfire

we will misfire

they will misfire

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misfiring

you will be misfiring

he/she/it will be misfiring

we will be misfiring

they will be misfiring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misfired

you will have misfired

he/she/it will have misfired

we will have misfired

they will have misfired

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misfiring

you will have been misfiring

he/she/it will have been misfiring

we will have been misfiring

they will have been misfiring

IMPERATIVE

you misfire

we let´s misfire

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misfire

PAST

I misfired

you misfired

he/she/it misfired

we misfired

they misfired

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misfiring

you were misfiring

he/she/it was misfiring

we were misfiring

they were misfiring

PAST PARTICIPLE

misfired

PAST PERFECT

I had misfired

you had misfired

he/she/it had misfired

we had misfired

they had misfired

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misfiring

you had been misfiring

he/she/it had been misfiring

we had been misfiring

they had been misfiring

PRESENT

I misfire

you misfire

he/she/it misfires

we misfire

they misfire

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misfiring

you are misfiring

he/she/it is misfiring

we are misfiring

they are misfiring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misfiring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misfired

you have misfired

he/she/it has misfired

we have misfired

they have misfired

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misfiring

you have been misfiring

he/she/it has been misfiring

we have been misfiring

they have been misfiring

I would have misfired

we would have misfired

you would have misfired

he/she/it would have misfired

they would have misfired