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mischief
Definition:
(nou) reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others (nou) the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɪstʃɪf
Examples:
Loki is the god of mischief in Norse mythology.
The above link is an example of alot of mischief.
The relationship is portrayed through humor and mischief.
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Common mistakes of mischief pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "mis-ˈchief". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmischief".
- Omitting the "ch" sound: Many pronounce "mischief" as "ˈmis-jif", missing the "ch" sound completely. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "ch" as /tʃ/, as in "cheese".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people say "mischief" with a long "i" sound, like "ˈmees-chif". This is not standard. Tip: Use a short "i" as in "sit": "ˈmɪs-tʃɪf".
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing it as "ˈmis-chi-ef", adding an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Keep it simple; "mischief" has only two syllables: "ˈmischief".
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "mischief" with "mischievous", pronouncing it as "ˈmis-chiv-us". Tip: Remember that "mischief" ends with "f", not "us".