How to pronounce bereavement
Say it like bih-REEV-munt. Bereavement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEV).
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- bih
- REEV
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bereavement 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.
- REEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bereavement
American and British speakers say bereavement in essentially the same way: /bɪˈrivmənt/ in the US and /bɪˈriːvmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-REEV-munt.
What does bereavement mean?
- The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death.
Where does bereavement come from?
From bereave + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with bereavement
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Questions about saying bereavement
How do you pronounce bereavement?
Say bih-REEV-munt. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈrivmənt/. In British English it is /bɪˈriːvmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bereavement?
Bereavement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEV). Broken into parts: bih · REEV · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say bereavement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈrivmənt/ and the British form is /bɪˈriːvmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.