Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce mischievous

MISS-chuh-vus - three syllables, stress on the 1st

US/ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/

mɪstʃɪvəs

UK/ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/

mɪstʃɪvəs

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Common mistake

Often said as four syllables, 'mis-CHEE-vee-us'; the standard form has three, stressed on the first.

What “mischievous” means

Causing or inclined to cause playful trouble or minor harm.

Intending to cause harm or annoyance; malicious.

In a sentence

  • Matthew had a twin brother called Edward, who was always mischievous and badly behaved.
  • The child gave a mischievous wink before slipping the prank into action.

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