How to pronounce bedquilt
Say it like BED-kwilt. Bedquilt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- kwilt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedquilt 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.
- kwiltKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bedquilt
American and British speakers say bedquilt in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdkwɪlt/ in the US and /ˈbɛdkwɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-kwilt.
What does bedquilt mean?
- A quilt used for spreading over a bed, as the topmost layer of bedclothes.
Where does bedquilt come from?
From bed + quilt.
Questions about saying bedquilt
How do you pronounce bedquilt?
Say BED-kwilt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdkwɪlt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdkwɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedquilt?
Bedquilt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · kwilt.
Do Americans and Brits say bedquilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdkwɪlt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdkwɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.