How to pronounce behaviour
Say it like bih-HAY-vyer. Behaviour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
- bih
- HAY
- vyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Behaviour 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.
- vyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of behaviour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-HAY-vyuh.
What does behaviour mean?
- British standard spelling of behavior.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with behaviour
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Words that sound like behaviour
Questions about saying behaviour
How do you pronounce behaviour?
Say bih-HAY-vyer. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈheɪvjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in behaviour?
Behaviour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: bih · HAY · vyer.
Is behaviour 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 /bɪˈheɪvjə/ (bih-HAY-vyuh).
What words sound the same as behaviour?
Behaviour sounds the same as behavior in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.