How to Pronounce mischievous
Language: English IPA: /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
Pronunciation explanation
Three syllables: MIS-chee-vus. Commonly (and incorrectly) pronounced as "mis-CHEEV-ee-us" (four syllables). The word has only three syllables and the stress is on the first.
Practice tip
MIS-chuh-vus. Three syllables only. The four-syllable version is considered a mistake.
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