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How do you spell Behaviour?

Correct spelling

behaviour

US: behavior. UK/AU/NZ: behaviour (with U).

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Why is behaviour spelled this way?

The OU ending follows the same French-influenced pattern as colour and honour. Behavior is the American simplification, though both forms have been in use since the 16th century.

Common misspellings of behaviour

behavourbehavoirbehaveurbehavor

Example

His behaviour in class has improved.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell behaviour?+
The correct spelling is "behaviour". US: behavior. UK/AU/NZ: behaviour (with U).
Is it behavour or behaviour?+
The correct spelling is "behaviour", not "behavour". This word gets 20,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "behavior", in UK English it's "behaviour", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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