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mischievous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɪstʃɪvəs
Examples:
The children are naughty and mischievous.
It is mischievous of the complainant to blur this distinction.
A rapscallion is one who is playfully mischievous or a scoundrel.
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Common mistakes of mischievous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many pronounce "mischievous" as /ˈmɪsʧəvəs/ instead of /ˈmɪsʧɪvəs/. The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "MIS-chiev-ous" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Adding extra syllables: Some speakers mistakenly say "mischievious" with an extra "i," resulting in /ˈmɪsʧiˌviəs/. The proper pronunciation has only three syllables. Tip: Remember that "mischievous" has three distinct parts: "MIS-chiev-ous."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The vowel in the second syllable is often mispronounced as /iː/ instead of /ɪ/. This leads to saying "mischievous" incorrectly. Tip: Practice the second syllable as "chiev" with a short "i" sound, like in "bit."
- Skipping the "ous": Some people omit the "ous" ending, pronouncing it as "mischief." The correct form is "mischievous," pronounced /ˈmɪsʧɪvəs/. Tip: Always include the "ous" to complete the word properly.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": A common mistake is to overly stress the "ch" sound, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is softer, as in /ˈmɪsʧɪvəs/. Tip: Keep the "ch" light, focusing on the flow of the entire word.