How to Pronounce "misbehaved"
word
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvd/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvd
miss-buh-HAYVD
mɪsbɪhˈeɪvd
miss-bih-HAYVD
Definition
To act in a way that is not proper or polite, especially by breaking rules or being naughty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvd/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvd
British English
mɪsbɪhˈeɪvd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-buh-HAYVD
UK
miss-bih-HAYVD
Listen in Context
The boy misbehaved in class today.
She apologized because she misbehaved at the party.
My dog misbehaved when left alone at home.
He misbehaved, so he wasn’t allowed dessert.