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?