How to pronounce bedim
Say it like bih-DIM. Bedim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIM).
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- bih
- DIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedim 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.
- DIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bedim
American and British speakers say bedim in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdɪm/ in the US and /bɪˈdɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DIM.
What does bedim mean?
- To make (something) dim; to darken, to obscure.
Where does bedim come from?
From be- + dim.
Words that rhyme with bedim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bedim.
Questions about saying bedim
How do you pronounce bedim?
Say bih-DIM. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdɪm/. In British English it is /bɪˈdɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedim?
Bedim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIM). Broken into parts: bih · DIM.
Do Americans and Brits say bedim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdɪm/ and the British form is /bɪˈdɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.