How to pronounce became
Say it like bih-KAYM. Became has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYM).
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- bih
- KAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Became 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.
- KAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of became
American and British speakers say became in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkeɪm/ in the US and /bɪˈkeɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KAYM.
What does became mean?
- simple past of become How to pronounce become
Words that rhyme with became
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of became.
Questions about saying became
How do you pronounce became?
Say bih-KAYM. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkeɪm/. In British English it is /bɪˈkeɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in became?
Became has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYM). Broken into parts: bih · KAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say became the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkeɪm/ and the British form is /bɪˈkeɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.