How to pronounce befell
Say it like bih-FEL. Befell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEL).
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- bih
- FEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befell 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.
- FELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of befell
American and British speakers say befell in essentially the same way: /bɪˈfɛl/ in the US and /bɪˈfɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-FEL.
What does befell mean?
- simple past of befall How to pronounce befall
Words that rhyme with befell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of befell.
Questions about saying befell
How do you pronounce befell?
Say bih-FEL. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfɛl/. In British English it is /bɪˈfɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befell?
Befell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEL). Broken into parts: bih · FEL.
Do Americans and Brits say befell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈfɛl/ and the British form is /bɪˈfɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.