How to pronounce befitting
Say it like bih-FIT-ing. Befitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT).
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- bih
- FIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of befitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-FIT-ing.
What does befitting mean?
- present participle and gerund of befit How to pronounce befit
- Appropriate, becoming.“He moved with a befitting grace.”
Words that rhyme with befitting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of befitting.
Questions about saying befitting
How do you pronounce befitting?
Say bih-FIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befitting?
Befitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT). Broken into parts: bih · FIT · ing.
Is befitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/ (bih-FIT-ing).