How many syllables in "misbehave"?

"misbehave" has 3 lettergrepen (mis - be - have).

How to divide "misbehave"?

"misbehave" divides into 3 parts: mis · be · have.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"misbehave": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·be·have

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mis-be-HAVE(mis · be · have)○ ○ ●

Stress in "misbehave" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv⁄

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IPAˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv

Lettergrepenmis·be·have

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How many syllables in "misbehave"?: "misbehave" has 3 lettergrepen (mis - be - have).
How to divide "misbehave"?: "misbehave" divides into 3 parts: mis · be · have.
Where is the stress in "misbehave"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "misbehave"?: Say each syllable slowly (mis... be... have) and listen on SayItVid.