How to pronounce behoove
Say it like bih-HOOV. Behoove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOOV).
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- bih
- HOOV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Behoove 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.
- HOOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of behoove
American and British speakers say behoove in essentially the same way: /bɪˈhuv/ in the US and /bɪˈhuːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-HOOV.
What does behoove mean?
- To befit, be appropriate or necessary to somebody. Alternative form of behove.“It ill behooves my mother to complain.”
- To be fitting.
Words that rhyme with behoove
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of behoove.
Questions about saying behoove
How do you pronounce behoove?
Say bih-HOOV. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈhuv/. In British English it is /bɪˈhuːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in behoove?
Behoove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOOV). Broken into parts: bih · HOOV.
Do Americans and Brits say behoove the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈhuv/ and the British form is /bɪˈhuːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.