How to Pronounce Behaviour

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/bɪˈheɪvjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “behaviour”

"behaviour" has 3 syllables: beh-av-iour.

What does behaviour mean?

noun

  1. The way a living creature behaves or acts.

    “She can't stop the strange behaviour because she has OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).”

  2. The way a device or system operates.

Related words

behaviordemeanourdemeanordeportmentconductbehavioralbehaviouralethics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "behaviour"?▾

"Behaviour" has 3 syllables: beh · av · iour.

What is the IPA transcription of "behaviour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "behaviour" is /bɪˈheɪvjə/.

What does "behaviour" mean?▾

Behaviour: The way a living creature behaves or acts.

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