How to pronounce bedeck
Say it like bih-DEK. Bedeck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK).
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- bih
- DEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedeck 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.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bedeck
American and British speakers say bedeck in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdɛk/ in the US and /bɪˈdɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DEK.
What does bedeck mean?
- To deck, ornament, or adorn“She bedecked her wedding gown with seed pearls.”
- to grace.
Where does bedeck come from?
From be- + deck. Compare West Frisian bedekke (“to cover”), Dutch bedekken (“to cover, coat, overlay”), German bedecken (“to cover, top, overlay”), Swedish betäcka (“to cover, shelter”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bedeck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bedeck.
Questions about saying bedeck
How do you pronounce bedeck?
Say bih-DEK. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdɛk/. In British English it is /bɪˈdɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedeck?
Bedeck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK). Broken into parts: bih · DEK.
Do Americans and Brits say bedeck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdɛk/ and the British form is /bɪˈdɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.