How to Pronounce "misbehaving"
word
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvɪŋ/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvɪŋ
mis-buh-HAY-ving
mɪsbɪhˈeɪvɪŋ
mis-bih-HAY-ving
Definition
Acting in a way that is not acceptable, usually by breaking rules or behaving badly, especially for children or machines.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvɪŋ/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvɪŋ
British English
mɪsbɪhˈeɪvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mis-buh-HAY-ving
UK
mis-bih-HAY-ving
Listen in Context
The child was misbehaving in class.
My dog is misbehaving today.
The computer keeps misbehaving.
If you keep misbehaving, you'll have to leave the party.