Mischievous is pronounced MIS-chə-vəs (IPA /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/). Only three syllables — say 'MIS-chuh-vus' with stress on 'MIS'.
IPA: /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
Syllables: MIS · chə · vəs
Common ESL mistake: Speakers add a syllable saying 'mis-CHEE-vee-us' with four beats.
Tip: Only three syllables — say 'MIS-chuh-vus' with stress on 'MIS'.