American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'behavior' in American English

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Pronunciation of "behavior"

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Simple pronunciation
bih-hay-vyer
IPA transcription
/bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/
Word frequency
1,080th

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What does "behavior" mean?

  1. the way a person acts or how they do things

Examples of "behavior" in a sentence

  • His behavior at the party was embarrassing.
  • The dog's behavior is unpredictable.
  • Sheila's behavior has improved since last year.

How common is "behavior"?

Behavior is the 1,080th most common word in English.

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