How to pronounce bedazzle
Say it like bih-DAZ-ul. Bedazzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAZ).
- bih
- DAZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedazzle 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.
- DAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bedazzle
American and British speakers say bedazzle in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdæzəl/ in the US and /bɪˈdæzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DAZ-ul.
What does bedazzle mean?
- To confuse or disarm by dazzling.“He was bedazzled by her charm and wit.”
- To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.“She bedazzled her handbag.”
Where does bedazzle come from?
From be- + dazzle.
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Words that rhyme with bedazzle
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Questions about saying bedazzle
How do you pronounce bedazzle?
Say bih-DAZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdæzəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈdæzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedazzle?
Bedazzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAZ). Broken into parts: bih · DAZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bedazzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdæzəl/ and the British form is /bɪˈdæzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.