How to pronounce becloud
Say it like bih-KLOWD. Becloud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOWD).
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- bih
- KLOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Becloud 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.
- KLOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of becloud
American and British speakers say becloud in essentially the same way: /bɪˈklaʊd/ in the US and /bɪˈklaʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KLOWD.
What does becloud mean?
- To cause to become obscure or muddled.
- To cover or surround with clouds.
- To cast in a negative light, cast a pall over, darken.
Where does becloud come from?
From be- + cloud.
Words that rhyme with becloud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of becloud.
Questions about saying becloud
How do you pronounce becloud?
Say bih-KLOWD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈklaʊd/. In British English it is /bɪˈklaʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in becloud?
Becloud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOWD). Broken into parts: bih · KLOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say becloud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈklaʊd/ and the British form is /bɪˈklaʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.