How to pronounce beman
Say it like BEE-mun. Beman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beman
American and British speakers say beman in essentially the same way: /ˈbimən/ in the US and /ˈbiːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-mun.
What does beman mean?
- To furnish or fill with men; man.
Where does beman come from?
From Middle English bemannen, bimannen, bemonnen, equivalent to be- + man.
Words that rhyme with beman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beman.
Questions about saying beman
How do you pronounce beman?
Say BEE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbimən/. In British English it is /ˈbiːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beman?
Beman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say beman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbimən/ and the British form is /ˈbiːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.