ill-behaved

Questions

What does ill-behaved mean?

badly behaved; exhibiting bad behaviour.

Where does ill-behaved come from?

From ill + behaved.

How to pronounce ill-behaved

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “ill-behaved” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.