How many syllables are in “mischievous”?

“Mischievous” has 3 syllables: MISS-chuh-vuhs.

What is the IPA for “mischievous”?

The American English IPA transcription of “mischievous” is ˈmɪstʃəvəs.

How can I practice pronouncing “mischievous”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce mischievous

/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/MISS-chuh-vuhs3 syllables

“mischievous” is one of those English words that looks nothing like it sounds. It's 3 syllables (MISS-chuh-vuhs), and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/ɪ/as in kit
Short and lax. Keep the tongue lower and more relaxed than 'iy' (sheep).
/tʃ/as in church
Stop the air at the gum ridge, then release with 'sh'.
/v/as in very
Upper teeth on lower lip with voicing. Don't substitute /w/.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “mischievous” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Indian English speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “mischievous”?: “Mischievous” has 3 syllables: MISS-chuh-vuhs.
What is the IPA for “mischievous”?: The American English IPA transcription of “mischievous” is ˈmɪstʃəvəs.
How can I practice pronouncing “mischievous”?: Press play to hear “mischievous” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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