How to pronounce bedaub
Say it like bih-DAWB. Bedaub has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAWB).
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- bih
- DAWB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedaub 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.
- DAWBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bedaub
American and British speakers say bedaub in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdɔb/ in the US and /bɪˈdɔːb/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DAWB.
What does bedaub mean?
- To smear upon; to soil.
- To ornament garishly; to overdecorate.
Where does bedaub come from?
From be- (“thoroughly, extensively”) + daub, from Old French dauber (“to plaster, whitewash”), from Latin dealbō (“whiten over, plaster”).
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Questions about saying bedaub
How do you pronounce bedaub?
Say bih-DAWB. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdɔb/. In British English it is /bɪˈdɔːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedaub?
Bedaub has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAWB). Broken into parts: bih · DAWB.
Do Americans and Brits say bedaub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdɔb/ and the British form is /bɪˈdɔːb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.