How to pronounce becomes
Say it like bih-KUHMZ. Becomes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMZ).
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- bih
- KUHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Becomes 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.
- KUHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of becomes
American and British speakers say becomes in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkʌmz/ in the US and /bɪˈkʌmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KUHMZ.
What does becomes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of become How to pronounce become
Questions about saying becomes
How do you pronounce becomes?
Say bih-KUHMZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkʌmz/. In British English it is /bɪˈkʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in becomes?
Becomes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMZ). Broken into parts: bih · KUHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say becomes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkʌmz/ and the British form is /bɪˈkʌmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.