How to pronounce bemusement
Say it like BEM-yoo-smunt. Bemusement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEM).
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- BEM
- yoo
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemusement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bemusement
American and British speakers say bemusement in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛmjusmənt/ in the US and /ˈbɛmjuːsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEM-yoo-smunt.
What does bemusement mean?
- The state of being bemused.
Where does bemusement come from?
From bemuse + -ment.
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Questions about saying bemusement
How do you pronounce bemusement?
Say BEM-yoo-smunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛmjusmənt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛmjuːsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bemusement?
Bemusement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEM). Broken into parts: BEM · yoo · smunt.
Do Americans and Brits say bemusement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛmjusmənt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛmjuːsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.