English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mischief Pronunciation
Mischief is pronounced MIS-chuhf, IPA /ˈmɪstʃəf/.
MIS-chuhf
US /ˈmɪstʃəf/ · UK /ˈmɪstʃɪf/
Syllables: MIS · chuhf (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Playful behaviour that causes trouble, or harm done on purpose.
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Mischief in a Sentence
- The puppy got into mischief in the garden.
- There was mischief in her answer.
- He meant no mischief by the remark.
Common Mispronunciations of Mischief
Not mis-CHEEF
Two beats with the first one loud, and the ending reduces to a weak chuhf.
Not MIS-chee-vee-uhs
That is the adjective mischievous, and even it has only three beats, MIS-chuh-vuhs.
Tip: Chief keeps a long ee on its own, and inside mischief the same letters go quiet.
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