How to pronounce mischievous
adjective Enjoying playful behavior that may cause trouble.
Written sound guide
MISchuhvuhs
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give MIS the strongest beat
Use three syllables with MIS strongest. Keep chuh light; do not add an extra ee syllable.
01MISStrongest beat
02chuhLighter beat
03vuhsLighter beat
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“He gave a mischievous smile.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say mischievous slowly. Give MIS the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with mischievous.
What should I check?
Use three syllables with MIS strongest. Keep chuh light; do not add an extra ee syllable. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
