How to pronounce bemoaned
Say it like bih-MOHND. Bemoaned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHND).
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- bih
- MOHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemoaned 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.
- MOHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bemoaned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-MOHND.
What does bemoaned mean?
- simple past and past participle of bemoan How to pronounce bemoan
Words that rhyme with bemoaned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bemoaned.
Questions about saying bemoaned
How do you pronounce bemoaned?
Say bih-MOHND. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈmoʊnd/. In British English it is /bɪˈməʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bemoaned?
Bemoaned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHND). Broken into parts: bih · MOHND.
Is bemoaned pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈməʊnd/ (bih-MOHND).