How to Pronounce MISCHIEVOUS

Learn how to pronounce mischievous correctly by understanding the syllables.

The word mischievous is made up of 3 syllables.

Stress the 1st syllable: MIS◦chiev◦ous (adj.)

Note, it is pronounced MIS◦chiv◦us NOT MIS◦chee◦vee◦us

In the picture we see a little girl smiling.

The sentence reads: She was a cute little girl with a mischievous look in her eye.

Examples of mischievous from news items:

With a mischievous grin, he told the assembled academics, “When I did this in Berkeley, I almost lost my job.”
Source: Nature
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02752-0

The quick clip documents the monkey business that allegedly occurred during the hours the device was gone, complete with photos of tree branches the mischievous monkey took.
Source: Fox News
https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/mans-phone-stolen-by-monkey

His father, he says, was a “businessman” – he puts a questioning inflection on the word, with a mischievous smile.
Source: The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/aug/05/billy-crudup-apple-tv-the-morning-show-coronavirus-metoo

Square-jawed, with a dimpled chin, high forehead and mischievous eyes, Mr. Herman resembled Rock Hudson at the piano composing cabaret revues early in his career.
Source: The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/27/theater/jerry-herman-dead.html

Why is correct pronunciation important? Quite simply because it makes it easier for others to understand you. Of course, this doesn’t mean we won’t speak with an accent. Native speakers often have distinctive accents depending on which part of the country they are from. However, by constantly listening to English and practicing, you will be able to pronounce words the way native speakers do.

Remember to speak slowly and clearly, taking note of the syllables. This will make a huge difference to how people understand you. It will avoid confusion and also give you greater confidence when engaging in an English conversation.

If you are interested in correct pronunciation, such as how to pronounce mischievous, be sure to check:
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