How to Pronounce Behaved

To pronounce "behaved", say BEH-av-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈheɪvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

behaved

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/bəˈheɪvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “behaved”

"behaved" has 3 syllables: beh-av-ed. It rhymes with depraved and engraved, if that helps it stick.

What does behaved mean?

verb

  1. To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.

    “You need to behave yourself, young lady.”

  2. To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.

    “He behaves like a child whenever she's around.”

adjective

  1. (in combination) Exhibiting the specified kind of behaviour.

    “a rudely-behaved child”

Words that rhyme with behaved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depravedengravedpavedsavedwavedenslavedshavedcravedgravedravedwaivedcaved

Related words

workedinvolvedbehaviouroperatedactedappeareddemeaneddemonstrated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "behaved"?▾

"Behaved" has 3 syllables: beh · av · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "behaved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "behaved" is /bəˈheɪvd/.

What does "behaved" mean?▾

Behaved: To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.

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