How to pronounce bemoaning
Say it like bih-MOH-ning. Bemoaning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- bih
- MOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemoaning 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bemoaning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-MOH-ning.
What does bemoaning mean?
- present participle and gerund of bemoan How to pronounce bemoan
- A moaning or lamentation that is loudly expressed.
Words that rhyme with bemoaning
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Questions about saying bemoaning
How do you pronounce bemoaning?
Say bih-MOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈmoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈməʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bemoaning?
Bemoaning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: bih · MOH · ning.
Is bemoaning 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 /bɪˈməʊnɪŋ/ (bih-MOH-ning).