How to pronounce bema
Say it like BEE-muh. Bema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bema
American and British speakers say bema in essentially the same way: /ˈbimə/ in the US and /ˈbiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-muh.
What does bema mean?
- A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly.
- A raised area of worship in a synagogue upon which rests the Holy Ark containing the Scrolls of the Torah.
Words that rhyme with bema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bema.
Questions about saying bema
How do you pronounce bema?
Say BEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbimə/. In British English it is /ˈbiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bema?
Bema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say bema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbimə/ and the British form is /ˈbiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.