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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/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/
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/bɪhˈeɪvjɐ/
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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.
"Behavior" has 3 syllables: beh · av · ior.
The IPA transcription of "behavior" is /bɪˈheɪvjɝ/.
Behavior: Human conduct relative to social norms.
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