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