How to Pronounce Misbehaviour

To pronounce "misbehaviour", say MISB-eh-av-iour — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “misbehaviour”

"misbehaviour" has 4 syllables: misb-eh-av-iour.

What does misbehaviour mean?

noun

  1. Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.

    “The teacher did not tolerate misbehavior in his classroom.”

Synonyms

misconduct

Related words

misbehaviormisdeedmisdemeanourmalfeasancemisconductwrongdoingoverflowspillover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misbehaviour"?▾

"Misbehaviour" has 4 syllables: misb · eh · av · iour.

What is the IPA transcription of "misbehaviour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misbehaviour" is /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/.

What does "misbehaviour" mean?▾

Misbehaviour: Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.

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