How to pronounce bereaved
Say it like buh-REEVD. Bereaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEVD).
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- buh
- REEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bereaved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bereaved
American and British speakers say bereaved in essentially the same way: /bəˈrivd/ in the US and /bəˈriːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-REEVD.
What does bereaved mean?
- Having suffered the death of a loved one.“bereaved relatives”
- simple past and past participle of bereave How to pronounce bereave
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Words that rhyme with bereaved
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Questions about saying bereaved
How do you pronounce bereaved?
Say buh-REEVD. The American pronunciation is /bəˈrivd/. In British English it is /bəˈriːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bereaved?
Bereaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEVD). Broken into parts: buh · REEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say bereaved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈrivd/ and the British form is /bəˈriːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.