How to pronounce behavioural
Say it like bih-HAY-vyer-ul. Behavioural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/bɪˈheɪvjɚəl/bih-HAY-vyer-ul
UK British/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/bih-HAY-vyuh-rul
- bih
- HAY
- vyer
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Behavioural 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of behavioural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-HAY-vyuh-rul.
What does behavioural mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to behaviour.
Where does behavioural come from?
From behaviour + -al.
Questions about saying behavioural
How do you pronounce behavioural?
Say bih-HAY-vyer-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈheɪvjɚəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in behavioural?
Behavioural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: bih · HAY · vyer · ul.
Is behavioural 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 /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/ (bih-HAY-vyuh-rul).