How many syllables in behaves?

There are 2 syllables in the word behaves.

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Divide behaves into syllables:

be · haves

How to pronounce behaves:

Definition of behaves:

behaves (verb):: to conduct oneself in a particular way; to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

Synonyms for behaves:

acquit yourself

acquits

act

carries

collects

comport yourself

comports

composes

conduct yourself

conducts

constrains

contains

controls

demeans

deports

handles

inhibits

modulates

plays

quits

react

restrains

Antonyms for behaves:

acts up

halts

misbehaves

stops

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