How many syllables in mischievous?

Syllables in mischievous

3

mis·chie·vous

Mischievous has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say mischievous

Pronunciation/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
3 syllables, MIS-chie-vous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say mischievous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mis, chie, vous. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in mischievous?
Mischievous has three syllables.
How do you divide mischievous into syllables?
Mischievous divides as mis-chie-vous.
Which syllable is stressed in mischievous?
The first syllable (MIS-chie-vous).

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