How to Pronounce Behavior

To pronounce "behavior", say beh-AV-ior — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈheɪvjɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bɪhˈeɪvjɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “behavior”

Break "behavior" into 3 beats and lean on "AV" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with misbehavior and gravure, if that helps it stick.

What does behavior mean?

noun

  1. Human conduct relative to social norms.
  2. The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.

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Words that rhyme with behavior

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misbehaviorgravureflaviersaviersaviorsaviourxavier

Related words

deportmentdemeanorbehaviourconductdemeanourmannerbehaviourallyfunctionality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "behavior"?▾

"Behavior" has 3 syllables: beh · av · ior.

What is the IPA transcription of "behavior"?▾

The IPA transcription of "behavior" is /bɪˈheɪvjɝ/.

What does "behavior" mean?▾

Behavior: Human conduct relative to social norms.

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