How do you pronounce "mischief"?

In American English: /ˈmɪstʃəf/ (MISCH-uhf). In British English: /mˈɪstʃɪf/ (M-isch). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪstʃəf/ (MISCH-uhf). In Australian English: /mˈɪstʃɪf/ (M-isch).

Is "mischief" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪstʃəf/ (MISCH-uhf), while in British English it's /mˈɪstʃɪf/ (M-isch).

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mischief

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/ˈmɪstʃəf/

MISCH-uhf

Syllable Breakdown

mɪstʃmis·əfchief

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