How to pronounce beguile
Say it like bih-GHYLE. Beguile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYLE).
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- bih
- GHYLE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beguile 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.
- GHYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of beguile
American and British speakers say beguile in essentially the same way: /bɪˈɡaɪl/ in the US and /bɪˈɡaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GHYLE.
What does beguile mean?
- To deceive or delude (using guile).
- To charm, delight or captivate.“I will never touch The Orb, even though its mysterious glow seduces and beguiles.”
- To cause (time) to seem to pass quickly, by way of pleasant diversion.“We beguiled the hours away.”
Where does beguile come from?
From Middle English begilen, begylen; equivalent to be- + guile.
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Words that rhyme with beguile
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Questions about saying beguile
How do you pronounce beguile?
Say bih-GHYLE. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡaɪl/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beguile?
Beguile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYLE). Broken into parts: bih · GHYLE.
Do Americans and Brits say beguile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈɡaɪl/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.