How to pronounce beken
Say it like bih-KEN. Beken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEN).
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- bih
- KEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beken 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.
- KENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of beken
American and British speakers say beken in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkɛn/ in the US and /bɪˈkɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KEN.
What does beken mean?
- To commit.
- To admit as possessor.
- To acquaint; instruct.
Where does beken come from?
From Middle English bekennen, bikennen, equivalent to be- + ken (“to perceive”).
Words that rhyme with beken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beken.
Questions about saying beken
How do you pronounce beken?
Say bih-KEN. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkɛn/. In British English it is /bɪˈkɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beken?
Beken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEN). Broken into parts: bih · KEN.
Do Americans and Brits say beken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkɛn/ and the British form is /bɪˈkɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.