How to Pronounce “Behavior”
To begin with, let’s break down the word “behavior” into syllables: be-hav-i-or. Now, let’s focus on the pronunciation of each syllable:
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“be”: This syllable is pronounced as “bee.” It sounds like the letter ‘B’ followed by a long ‘E’ sound, as in the word “bee” itself.
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“hav”: This syllable is pronounced as “hav” with a short ‘a’ sound, similar to the word “have” without the ‘e’ on the end.
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“i”: This syllable is pronounced as a short ‘i’ sound, like the ‘i’ in the word “sit.”
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“or”: This syllable is pronounced as “or,” with a long ‘o’ sound followed by an ‘r’ sound, as in the word “or” itself.
When saying the word “behavior” together, it should be pronounced as “be-hav-i-or” with emphasis on the second syllable.
I hope this pronunciation guide helps you properly pronounce the word “behavior” in your future postings!