How to Pronounce "misbehaves"
word
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvz/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvz
mis-buh-HAYVZ
mɪsbɪhˈeɪvz
mis-bih-HAYVZ
Definition
To act in a way that is not acceptable or polite, especially by breaking rules or behaving badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvz/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvz
British English
mɪsbɪhˈeɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mis-buh-HAYVZ
UK
mis-bih-HAYVZ
Listen in Context
If he misbehaves, he will lose his privileges.
The dog misbehaves when left alone.
Sometimes my little sister misbehaves at school.
The class always gets noisy when just one kid misbehaves.