How many syllables in behavior?

Syllables in behavior

3

be·hav·ior

Behavior has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say behavior

Pronunciation/bɪˈheɪvjɚ/
3 syllables, be-HAV-ior · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say behavior slowly and listen for each vowel sound: be, hav, ior. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with behavior

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Questions

How many syllables are in behavior?
Behavior has three syllables.
How do you divide behavior into syllables?
Behavior divides as be-hav-ior.
Which syllable is stressed in behavior?
The second syllable (be-HAV-ior).

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