How to pronounce bedizenry
Say it like bih-DY-zun-rih. Bedizenry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY).
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- bih
- DY
- zun
- rih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedizenry 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.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bedizenry
American and British speakers say bedizenry in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdaɪzənrɪ/ in the US and /bɪˈdaɪzənrɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DY-zun-rih.
What does bedizenry mean?
- Showy or gaudy decorations or finery.
Where does bedizenry come from?
From bedizen + -ry.
Questions about saying bedizenry
How do you pronounce bedizenry?
Say bih-DY-zun-rih. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdaɪzənrɪ/. In British English it is /bɪˈdaɪzənrɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedizenry?
Bedizenry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY). Broken into parts: bih · DY · zun · rih.
Do Americans and Brits say bedizenry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdaɪzənrɪ/ and the British form is /bɪˈdaɪzənrɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.