Behaviour or Behavour
Learn the correct British spelling “Behaviour” and why “Behavour” is incorrect.
Behavour
Incorrect spelling - “Behavour” is a common misspelling due to vowel confusion.
"Behavour" is a common misspelling of "Behaviour". Always use "Behaviour" when referring to the correct word.
Behaviour
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Behaviour” means the way a person acts or conducts themselves.
Definition of Behaviour
"Behaviour": “Behaviour” means the way a person acts or conducts themselves.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Behaviour
- • conduct
- • actions
- • demeanor
- • manner
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Good behaviour is rewarded.
"Correct:" His behaviour impressed the teacher.
"Correct:" We observed their behaviour carefully.
"Correct:" She corrected the child’s behaviour.
"Incorrect:" Good behavour is rewarded.
"Incorrect:" His behavour impressed the teacher.
"Incorrect:" Observed their behavour.
"Incorrect:" She corrected behavour.
Notes:
- • Ends with –iour, not –our.
- • British spelling uses –iour for behaviour.
- • Check vowel order carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Behaviour.
Q: Why not behavour?
A: Wrong vowel order, missing ‘i’.
Q: Meaning?
A: The way someone acts.
Q: Trick?
A: Think BEHAVE + iour → Behaviour.
Summary
“Behaviour” is correct; “Behavour” is a common vowel-order mistake.