How to pronounce behaviours
Say it like bih-HAY-vyerz. Behaviours 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
Behaviours 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 behaviours
- 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 behaviours mean?
- plural of behavior How to pronounce behaviour
Questions about saying behaviours
How do you pronounce behaviours?
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 behaviours?
Behaviours has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: bih · HAY · vyerz.
Is behaviours 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).