How to pronounce mischievousness
Say it like MIS-chih-vuh-snus. Mischievousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- chih
- vuh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mischievousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mischievousness
American and British speakers say mischievousness in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstʃɪvəsnəs/ in the US and /ˈmɪstʃɪvəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-chih-vuh-snus.
What does mischievousness mean?
- The characteristic of being mischievous; the tendency to make mischief.
Where does mischievousness come from?
From mischievous + -ness.
Questions about saying mischievousness
How do you pronounce mischievousness?
Say MIS-chih-vuh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstʃɪvəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstʃɪvəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mischievousness?
Mischievousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · chih · vuh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say mischievousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstʃɪvəsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstʃɪvəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.