How to Pronounce "behavior"
word
/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/
bi-HAYV-yur
/bɪhˈeɪvjɐ/
bi-HAYV-yuh
Definition
Behavior is the way a person or animal acts. It can also refer to how something works or reacts in a particular situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/
British English
/bɪhˈeɪvjɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-HAYV-yur
UK
bi-HAYV-yuh
Listen in Context
The teacher praised his behavior in class.
The dog's behavior changed after the move.
This chart shows customer behavior online.
I'm not okay with that kind of behavior at work.