How Do You Spell MISTAEN?
Pronunciation: [mɪstˈiːn] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "mistaen" is [mɪstˈiːn], [mɪstˈiːn], [m_ɪ_s_t_ˈiː_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [mɪstˈiːn] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "mistaen" is [mɪstˈiːn], [mɪstˈiːn], [m_ɪ_s_t_ˈiː_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
A poetic spelling for mistaken.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The etymology of the word "mistaen" is derived from Middle English and Old English origins. It consists of two components:
1. "Mis-" is a prefix in English that means "wrongly" or "badly". It is commonly used to indicate a negative or opposite meaning. This prefix comes from the Old English word "mismet", which stems from the Germanic language family.
2. "-taen" is a variation of the Old English verb "tǣnan", which means "to deceive" or "to lead astray". It has origins in the Germanic word "teinan", which carries the same meaning.
When combined, "mis-" and "-taen" form the word "mistaen", meaning "to misunderstand" or "to misinterpret".
