How to pronounce bemuse
Say it like bih-MYOOZ. Bemuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZ).
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- bih
- MYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemuse 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.
- MYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bemuse
American and British speakers say bemuse in essentially the same way: /bɪˈmjuz/ in the US and /bɪˈmjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-MYOOZ.
What does bemuse mean?
- To confuse or bewilder.
- To be amused, especially sardonically.
Where does bemuse come from?
From be- + muse. In meaning, influenced by bemaze and later amuse.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bemuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bemuse.
Questions about saying bemuse
How do you pronounce bemuse?
Say bih-MYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈmjuz/. In British English it is /bɪˈmjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bemuse?
Bemuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZ). Broken into parts: bih · MYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say bemuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈmjuz/ and the British form is /bɪˈmjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.