How to pronounce bejesus
Say it like buh-JEE-zus. Bejesus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- buh
- JEE
- zus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bejesus 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.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bejesus
American and British speakers say bejesus in essentially the same way: /bəˈdʒizəs/ in the US and /bəˈdʒiːzəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-JEE-zus.
What does bejesus mean?
- Used to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.
- Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.“The bear scared the bejesus out of us.”
Where does bejesus come from?
A reduced form of by Jesus.
Questions about saying bejesus
How do you pronounce bejesus?
Say buh-JEE-zus. The American pronunciation is /bəˈdʒizəs/. In British English it is /bəˈdʒiːzəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bejesus?
Bejesus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: buh · JEE · zus.
Do Americans and Brits say bejesus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈdʒizəs/ and the British form is /bəˈdʒiːzəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.