How to pronounce bequeath
Say it like bih-KWEETH. Bequeath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEETH).
- bih
- KWEETH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bequeath 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.
- KWEETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bequeath
American and British speakers say bequeath in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkwiθ/ in the US and /bɪˈkwiːθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KWEETH.
What does bequeath mean?
- To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
- To hand down; to transmit.
- To give; to offer; to commit.
Where does bequeath come from?
From Middle English biquethen, from Old English becweþan (“to say, to speak, to address, exhort, admonish, blame, bequeath, leave by will”).
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Words that rhyme with bequeath
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Questions about saying bequeath
How do you pronounce bequeath?
Say bih-KWEETH. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkwiθ/. In British English it is /bɪˈkwiːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bequeath?
Bequeath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEETH). Broken into parts: bih · KWEETH.
Do Americans and Brits say bequeath the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkwiθ/ and the British form is /bɪˈkwiːθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.