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