How to pronounce bedfellow
Say it like BED-fel-oh. Bedfellow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɛdˌfɛloʊ/BED-fel-oh
UK British/ˈbɛdˌfɛləʊ/BED-fel-oh
- BED
- fel
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedfellow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- felGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bedfellow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BED-fel-oh.
What does bedfellow mean?
noun
- One with whom one shares a bed.
- An associate, often an otherwise improbable one.
Where does bedfellow come from?
From Middle English bedfelawe, equivalent to bed + fellow.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bedmate
- bedpartner
Questions about saying bedfellow
How do you pronounce bedfellow?
Say BED-fel-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌfɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌfɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedfellow?
Bedfellow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · fel · oh.
Is bedfellow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɛdˌfɛləʊ/ (BED-fel-oh).