How to pronounce Bedouin
Say it like BED-oh-un. Bedouin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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US American/ˈbɛdoʊən/BED-oh-un
UK British/ˈbɛdəʊən/BED-oh-un
- BED
- oh
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedouin 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Bedouin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BED-oh-un.
What does Bedouin mean?
noun
- A member of nomadic Arab tribes dwelling in the desert.
Questions about saying Bedouin
How do you pronounce Bedouin?
Say BED-oh-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdoʊən/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdəʊən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bedouin?
Bedouin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · oh · un.
Is Bedouin 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 /ˈbɛdəʊən/ (BED-oh-un).