How to pronounce bemused
Say it like bih-MYOOZD. Bemused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZD).
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- bih
- MYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemused 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.
- MYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bemused
American and British speakers say bemused in essentially the same way: /bɪˈmjuzd/ in the US and /bɪˈmjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-MYOOZD.
What does bemused mean?
- simple past and past participle of bemuse How to pronounce bemuse
- deeply thoughtful; preoccupied
- perplexed and bewildered
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bemused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bemused.
Questions about saying bemused
How do you pronounce bemused?
Say bih-MYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈmjuzd/. In British English it is /bɪˈmjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bemused?
Bemused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZD). Broken into parts: bih · MYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say bemused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈmjuzd/ and the British form is /bɪˈmjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.