How to pronounce behavior

Say it like this: /bɪˈheɪ.vjəɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/bɪˈheɪ.vjəɹ/

What does behavior mean?

nounHuman conduct relative to social norms.

An inappropriate or forbidden action.

“When a patient has a behavior, document it in their records.”

The way or manner a living creature behaves or acts generally.

Practise saying behavior out loud with your AI English tutor, or look up any other word.

Look up more words

Other words to practise

before begin beginning behalf behind being believe bell

Pronunciations and meanings from Wiktionary via kaikki.org, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Recordings by Wikimedia Commons contributors. This page is shared under the same license.