How to pronounce befriender
Say it like bih-FREN-der. Befriender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREN).
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- bih
- FREN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befriender 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.
- FRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of befriender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-FREN-duh.
What does befriender mean?
- One who befriends.
Where does befriender come from?
From befriend + -er.
Words that rhyme with befriender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of befriender.
Questions about saying befriender
How do you pronounce befriender?
Say bih-FREN-der. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfrɛndɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈfrɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befriender?
Befriender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREN). Broken into parts: bih · FREN · der.
Is befriender pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɪˈfrɛndə/ (bih-FREN-duh).