How to pronounce bemire
Say it like buh-MY-er. Bemire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- buh
- MY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemire 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.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bemire
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-MY.
What does bemire mean?
- To stain or mar, as with infamy or disgrace; to tarnish; to sully.
Where does bemire come from?
From Middle English *bemyren (possibly attested in Middle English bemyred), equivalent to be- (“all over”) + mire.
Words that rhyme with bemire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bemire.
Questions about saying bemire
How do you pronounce bemire?
Say buh-MY-er. The American pronunciation is /bəˈmaɪɚ/. In British English it is /bəˈmaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bemire?
Bemire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: buh · MY · er.
Is bemire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /bəˈmaɪ/ (buh-MY).