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