How to Pronounce "misbehavior"
word
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɝ/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvjɝ
miss-buh-HAYV-yer
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə
miss-buh-HAYV-yuh
Definition
Misbehavior is doing something wrong, rude, or not following rules, especially by children but also by adults.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɝ/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvjɝ
British English
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-buh-HAYV-yer
UK
miss-buh-HAYV-yuh
Listen in Context
The teacher punished Tom for his misbehavior.
Misbehavior is not allowed in the library.
His misbehavior upset his parents.
If there's any more misbehavior, we'll have to call your parents.