How to pronounce bedrivel
Say it like bih-DRIV-ul. Bedrivel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRIV).
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- bih
- DRIV
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedrivel 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.
- DRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bedrivel
American and British speakers say bedrivel in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdrɪvəl/ in the US and /bɪˈdrɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DRIV-ul.
What does bedrivel mean?
- to drivel on, to put or spill saliva on
Where does bedrivel come from?
From be- + drivel.
Words that rhyme with bedrivel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bedrivel.
Questions about saying bedrivel
How do you pronounce bedrivel?
Say bih-DRIV-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdrɪvəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈdrɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedrivel?
Bedrivel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRIV). Broken into parts: bih · DRIV · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bedrivel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdrɪvəl/ and the British form is /bɪˈdrɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.