How to pronounce begrime
Say it like buh-GRYME. Begrime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRYME).
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- buh
- GRYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begrime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of begrime
American and British speakers say begrime in essentially the same way: /bəˈɡraɪm/ in the US and /bɪˈɡraɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GRYME.
What does begrime mean?
- To ingrain grime or dirt which is difficult to remove into (something); also (more generally), to make (something) dirty; to soil.
Where does begrime come from?
From be- (prefix meaning ‘about; abundantly; all around; all over’) + grime (“to cake with dirt”).
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Words that rhyme with begrime
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Questions about saying begrime
How do you pronounce begrime?
Say buh-GRYME. The American pronunciation is /bəˈɡraɪm/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡraɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begrime?
Begrime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRYME). Broken into parts: buh · GRYME.
Do Americans and Brits say begrime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈɡraɪm/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡraɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.