How to pronounce bemusing
Say it like bih-MYOO-zing. Bemusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
- bih
- MYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemusing 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bemusing
American and British speakers say bemusing in essentially the same way: /bɪˈmjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /bɪˈmjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-MYOO-zing.
What does bemusing mean?
Words that rhyme with bemusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bemusing.
Questions about saying bemusing
How do you pronounce bemusing?
Say bih-MYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈmjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈmjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bemusing?
Bemusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: bih · MYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say bemusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈmjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /bɪˈmjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.