1. pronouncing or speaking words unclearly or incorrectly; failing to articulate sounds properly
Usage: present participle of misarticulate; commonly used in speech-language pathology and education contexts
2. expressing or stating something in a confused, unclear, or poorly organized manner
Usage: present participle of misarticulate; used in formal communication and writing contexts

Examples

• The child was misarticulating several consonant sounds during the speech evaluation.
• He was misarticulating his thoughts, making it difficult for the audience to follow his argument.
• Students who are misarticulating words may benefit from additional phonics instruction.
• The speaker was misarticulating the technical terms, which confused the listeners.
• Speech therapists work with clients who are misarticulating to improve their clarity.
• She was misarticulating her position on the issue, leading to misunderstandings.