American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'mischievous' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "mischievous" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "mischievous"

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Simple pronunciation
mihs-chuh-vuhs
IPA transcription
/ˈmɪs.ʧə.vəs/
Word frequency
16,646th

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What does "mischievous" mean?

  1. behaving in a way that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage

Examples of "mischievous" in a sentence

  • The mischievous kitten knocked over the vase.
  • She gave him a mischievous smile before running away.
  • The mischievous child hid his sister's toys.

How common is "mischievous"?

Mischievous is the 16,646th most common word in English.

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