How to pronounce bedraggle
Say it like bih-DRAG-ul. Bedraggle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAG).
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- bih
- DRAG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedraggle 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.
- DRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bedraggle
American and British speakers say bedraggle in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdræɡəl/ in the US and /bɪˈdræɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DRAG-ul.
What does bedraggle mean?
- To make (something) wet and limp, especially by dragging it along the ground.
Where does bedraggle come from?
From be- + draggle.
Words that rhyme with bedraggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bedraggle.
Questions about saying bedraggle
How do you pronounce bedraggle?
Say bih-DRAG-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdræɡəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈdræɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedraggle?
Bedraggle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAG). Broken into parts: bih · DRAG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bedraggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdræɡəl/ and the British form is /bɪˈdræɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.