How to pronounce bedrum
Say it like bee-DRUHM. Bedrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRUHM).
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- bee
- DRUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bedrum
American and British speakers say bedrum in essentially the same way: /biˈdrʌm/ in the US and /biˈdrʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-DRUHM.
What does bedrum mean?
- To drum about, over, or in celebration for (something).
Where does bedrum come from?
From be- (“about, over”) + drum.
Words that rhyme with bedrum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bedrum.
Questions about saying bedrum
How do you pronounce bedrum?
Say bee-DRUHM. The American pronunciation is /biˈdrʌm/. In British English it is /biˈdrʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedrum?
Bedrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRUHM). Broken into parts: bee · DRUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say bedrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈdrʌm/ and the British form is /biˈdrʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.