How to pronounce becalm
Say it like bih-KAHM. Becalm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- bih
- KAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Becalm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of becalm
American and British speakers say becalm in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkɑm/ in the US and /bɪˈkɑːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KAHM.
What does becalm mean?
- To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).
Where does becalm come from?
From be- + calm.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with becalm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of becalm.
Questions about saying becalm
How do you pronounce becalm?
Say bih-KAHM. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkɑm/. In British English it is /bɪˈkɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in becalm?
Becalm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: bih · KAHM.
Do Americans and Brits say becalm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkɑm/ and the British form is /bɪˈkɑːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.