How to pronounce behaviors
Say it like bih-HAY-vyerz. Behaviors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
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- bih
- HAY
- vyerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Behaviors 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.
- vyerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of behaviors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-HAY-vyuz.
What does behaviors mean?
- plural of behavior How to pronounce behavior
Questions about saying behaviors
How do you pronounce behaviors?
Say bih-HAY-vyerz. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈheɪvjɚz/. In British English it is /bɪˈheɪvjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in behaviors?
Behaviors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: bih · HAY · vyerz.
Is behaviors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɪˈheɪvjəz/ (bih-HAY-vyuz).