How to Pronounce Badly-behaved

To pronounce "badly-behaved", say BADLYB-eh-av-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BADLYB-eh-av-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “badly-behaved”

"badly-behaved" has 4 syllables: badlyb-eh-av-ed.

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How many syllables are in "badly-behaved"?▾

"Badly-behaved" has 4 syllables: badlyb · eh · av · ed.

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