Pronunciation: [mɪsplˈe͡ɪs] (IPA) 
The word "misplace" is spelled with a "s" and not a "z" because it follows the spelling rule of "i before e except after c." The word is pronounced /mɪsˈpleɪs/, with stress on the second syllable. The "s" sound in the beginning is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative, and the "e" at the end is pronounced as a long vowel sound. The word means to put something in the wrong place or to lose something temporarily.
Misplace is a verb that refers to the act of putting or positioning an item in an incorrect or unexpected location, resulting in the inability to locate it immediately or easily. This term is frequently used when someone unintentionally or unknowingly mislays or loses an object by incorrectly storing or arranging it. When one misplaces something, it means it has been inaccurately put in a spot that is different from its usual or intended place.
To misplace an item often happens due to absentmindedness, distraction, or lack of attention. It can also occur when one is in a hurry or dealing with stress, leading to a momentary oversight or carelessness. The item that is misplaced can be something small, such as keys, a wallet, or a pen, or something larger, like a document, a book, or a larger household object.
When an individual realizes they have misplaced an item, they typically experience a sense of frustration or anxiety as they try to remember where they might have put it. The process of locating the misplaced item may involve retracing steps, searching through various places, or seeking assistance from others. It is important to note that misplacing an object does not imply permanent or irretrievable loss, as the item is merely temporarily misplaced until it is found or recovered by the individual.
To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper object, as confidence or affections.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "misplace" originates from the combination of the prefix "mis-" and the verb "place".
1. "Mis-" is derived from the Old English prefix "mis-", which signifies "wrongly" or "incorrectly". It has roots in Proto-Germanic and is related to the German word "miss-", which also means "wrong" or "incorrect".
2. "Place" comes from the Old English word "plæscan" and has Germanic roots. It ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European base "*p(e)le-" meaning "to spread out" or "to lay".
Combining these elements, "misplace" was formed to specifically describe the action of putting something in the wrong or an unintended location. It suggests the act of erroneously laying or spreading out an object.
