How to pronounce behaviorally
Say it like bee-HAY-vyuh-ruh-lee. Behaviorally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
- bee
- HAY
- vyuh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Behaviorally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of behaviorally
American and British speakers say behaviorally in essentially the same way: /biˈheɪvjərəli/ in the US and /biˈheɪvjərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-HAY-vyuh-ruh-lee.
What does behaviorally mean?
- With respect to behavior.
Where does behaviorally come from?
From behavioral + -ly.
Questions about saying behaviorally
How do you pronounce behaviorally?
Say bee-HAY-vyuh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /biˈheɪvjərəli/. In British English it is /biˈheɪvjərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in behaviorally?
Behaviorally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: bee · HAY · vyuh · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say behaviorally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈheɪvjərəli/ and the British form is /biˈheɪvjərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.