English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mischievous Pronunciation
Mischievous is pronounced MIS-chuh-vuhs, IPA /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/.
MIS-chuh-vuhs
US /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/ · UK /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
Syllables: MIS · chuh · vuhs (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Playfully naughty, or causing trouble in a small way.
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Mischievous in a Sentence
- The puppy has a mischievous streak.
- He gave her a mischievous look over the top of the menu.
- It was a mischievous rumour and it spread fast.
Common Mispronunciations of Mischievous
Not mis-CHEE-vee-uhs
This four syllable version is so widespread it has its own spelling, mischievious, but the standard word has three syllables and no i before the ending.
Not mis-CHEE-vuhs
The beat belongs at the front. Mischief keeps its stress on the first syllable and the adjective does the same.
Tip: Three beats only: MIS-chuh-vuhs. If you hear a fourth, something has crept in.
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