How to pronounce befit
Say it like bih-FIT. Befit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT).
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- bih
- FIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befit 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.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of befit
American and British speakers say befit in essentially the same way: /bɪˈfɪt/ in the US and /bɪˈfɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-FIT.
What does befit mean?
- to be fit for“His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station.”
Where does befit come from?
From be- + fit.
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Words that rhyme with befit
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Questions about saying befit
How do you pronounce befit?
Say bih-FIT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfɪt/. In British English it is /bɪˈfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befit?
Befit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT). Broken into parts: bih · FIT.
Do Americans and Brits say befit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈfɪt/ and the British form is /bɪˈfɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.