How to pronounce becry
Say it like bih-KRY. Becry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRY).
- bih
- KRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Becry 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.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of becry
American and British speakers say becry in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkraɪ/ in the US and /bɪˈkraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KRY.
What does becry mean?
- To cry about; cry over; lament; bemourn.
- To accuse.
- To bewitch.
Where does becry come from?
From Middle English becrien, equivalent to be- (“about, at, over, upon”) + cry.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with becry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of becry.
Questions about saying becry
How do you pronounce becry?
Say bih-KRY. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkraɪ/. In British English it is /bɪˈkraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in becry?
Becry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRY). Broken into parts: bih · KRY.
Do Americans and Brits say becry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkraɪ/ and the British form is /bɪˈkraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.