How to pronounce befoul
Say it like bih-FOWL. Befoul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWL).
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- bih
- FOWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befoul 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.
- FOWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of befoul
American and British speakers say befoul in essentially the same way: /bɪˈfaʊl/ in the US and /bɪˈfaʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-FOWL.
What does befoul mean?
- To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.
- To defecate on, to soil with excrement.
- To stain or mar (e.g., with infamy or disgrace).
Where does befoul come from?
From be- + foul.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- foul
Words that rhyme with befoul
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Questions about saying befoul
How do you pronounce befoul?
Say bih-FOWL. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfaʊl/. In British English it is /bɪˈfaʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befoul?
Befoul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWL). Broken into parts: bih · FOWL.
Do Americans and Brits say befoul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈfaʊl/ and the British form is /bɪˈfaʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.