How to Pronounce "behooves"
word
bɪˈhuvz
bih-HOOVZ
bɪˈhuːvz
bih-HOOVZ
Definition
If something behooves you, it means it is necessary, proper, or in your best interest to do it. It is a formal word.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈhuvz
British English
bɪˈhuːvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-HOOVZ
UK
bih-HOOVZ
Listen in Context
It behooves all citizens to obey the law.
It behooves you to finish your homework before playing.
It behooves us to be polite to our guests.
Given the circumstances, it behooves him to apologize.