How to pronounce misbehaviour
Say it like mis-buh-HAY-vyer. Misbehaviour has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAY).
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- mis
- buh
- HAY
- vyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbehaviour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. 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.
- vyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of misbehaviour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-buh-HAY-vyuh.
What does misbehaviour mean?
- Alternative spelling of misbehavior.
Where does misbehaviour come from?
From mis- + behavior.
Words that rhyme with misbehaviour
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Words that sound like misbehaviour
Questions about saying misbehaviour
How do you pronounce misbehaviour?
Say mis-buh-HAY-vyer. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbehaviour?
Misbehaviour has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAY). Broken into parts: mis · buh · HAY · vyer.
Is misbehaviour 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 /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ (mis-buh-HAY-vyuh).
What words sound the same as misbehaviour?
Misbehaviour sounds the same as misbehavior in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.