How to pronounce misbehaver
Say it like mis-buh-HAY-ver. Misbehaver has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAY).
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- mis
- buh
- HAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbehaver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misbehaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-buh-HAY-vuh.
What does misbehaver mean?
- One who misbehaves.
Where does misbehaver come from?
From misbehave + -er.
Words that rhyme with misbehaver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misbehaver.
Questions about saying misbehaver
How do you pronounce misbehaver?
Say mis-buh-HAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /mɪsbəˈheɪvər/. In British English it is /mɪsbəˈheɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbehaver?
Misbehaver has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAY). Broken into parts: mis · buh · HAY · ver.
Is misbehaver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪsbəˈheɪvə/ (mis-buh-HAY-vuh).