How to pronounce behaviorist
Say it like bih-HAY-vyuh-rist. Behaviorist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
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- bih
- HAY
- vyuh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Behaviorist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of behaviorist
American and British speakers say behaviorist in essentially the same way: /bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/ in the US and /bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-HAY-vyuh-rist.
What does behaviorist mean?
- One who studies behavior of humans or animals.
- A supporter of behaviorism.
- Relating to behaviorism; behavioristic.
Where does behaviorist come from?
From behavior + -ist.
Questions about saying behaviorist
How do you pronounce behaviorist?
Say bih-HAY-vyuh-rist. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/. In British English it is /bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in behaviorist?
Behaviorist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: bih · HAY · vyuh · rist.
Do Americans and Brits say behaviorist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/ and the British form is /bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.