How to pronounce bedfellows
Say it like BED-fel-ohz. Bedfellows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- fel
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedfellows 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bedfellows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BED-fel-ohz.
What does bedfellows mean?
- plural of bedfellow How to pronounce bedfellow
Questions about saying bedfellows
How do you pronounce bedfellows?
Say BED-fel-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌfɛloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌfɛləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedfellows?
Bedfellows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · fel · ohz.
Is bedfellows 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 /ˈbɛdˌfɛləʊz/ (BED-fel-ohz).