# (4) 03 Mar 2008, 03:35AM: Rhythm:
My employer's name, "Behavior," has the same syllabic stress pattern as "America." Thus: anthems?
Behavior The Beautiful
God Bless Behavior
(I Want To Work At) Behavior [WebSideStory]
Comin' To Behavior
- Comments:
Posted by Eric Fischer at 03 Mar 2008, 01:47PM
The "i" is pronounced as a separate syllable? (I'm just surprised because for me, America has four syllables and Behavior has three.)
Posted by Sumana at 03 Mar 2008, 03:37PM
Yes, I pronounce "Behavior" with four syllables. But you are not alone! At least one partner here uses the 3-syllable pronunciation.I also have a tendency to pronounce "iron" the way it's spelled, which gets me funny looks.
Posted by Martin at 05 Mar 2008, 03:07PM
Four-syllable "behavior" sounds really weird to me. However, I will confess that I was once forced to call up an Internet acquaintance because they didn't believe anyone pronounced "February" with two Rs, so what do I know?
Posted by Martin at 05 Mar 2008, 03:08PM
Also: Oh Mammy dear, we're all mad over here / Workin' at Behavior...
