How to Pronounce "mischievous"
word
ˈmɪstʃəvəs
MIS-chuh-vuhs
mˈɪstʃɪvəs
MIS-chiv-uhs
Definition
Someone who is mischievous likes to play tricks, cause a little trouble, or behave in a playful but sometimes annoying way, usually without intending to harm anyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪstʃəvəs
British English
mˈɪstʃɪvəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIS-chuh-vuhs
UK
MIS-chiv-uhs
Listen in Context
The mischievous boy hid his sister's shoes.
She gave me a mischievous smile.
The cat looked mischievous before jumping on the table.
He has a mischievous sense of humor that keeps everyone laughing.