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How to Pronounce "misbehave"

word

ˌmɪsbəˈheɪv/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪv
miss-buh-HAYV
mɪsbɪhˈeɪv
miss-bih-HAYV

Definition

To act in a way that is not acceptable, naughty, or against rules, especially for children.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌmɪsbəˈheɪv/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪv

British English

mɪsbɪhˈeɪv

Simplified Pronunciation

US

miss-buh-HAYV

UK

miss-bih-HAYV

Listen in Context

If you misbehave, you will have to sit in time-out.

The teacher told the boys not to misbehave in class.

Children often misbehave when they are bored.

Don’t misbehave while I’m gone, okay?