How to pronounce befezzed
Say it like buh-FEZD. Befezzed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEZD).
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- buh
- FEZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befezzed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of befezzed
American and British speakers say befezzed in essentially the same way: /bəˈfɛzd/ in the US and /bɪˈfɛzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-FEZD.
What does befezzed mean?
- Wearing a fez (“a felt hat shaped like a truncated cone with a tassel attached”); fezzed.
Where does befezzed come from?
From be- (prefix intensifying adjectives with the sense ‘adorned with something’) + fezzed (“wearing a fez”).
Questions about saying befezzed
How do you pronounce befezzed?
Say buh-FEZD. The American pronunciation is /bəˈfɛzd/. In British English it is /bɪˈfɛzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befezzed?
Befezzed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEZD). Broken into parts: buh · FEZD.
Do Americans and Brits say befezzed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈfɛzd/ and the British form is /bɪˈfɛzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.