How to pronounce besmirchment
Say it like bee-SMURCH-munt. Besmirchment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMURCH).
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- bee
- SMURCH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besmirchment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SMURCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of besmirchment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bee-SMURCH-munt.
What does besmirchment mean?
- The act of sullying or besmirching.
Where does besmirchment come from?
From besmirch + -ment.
Questions about saying besmirchment
How do you pronounce besmirchment?
Say bee-SMURCH-munt. The American pronunciation is /biˈsmɝtʃmənt/. In British English it is /biˈsmɜːtʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besmirchment?
Besmirchment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMURCH). Broken into parts: bee · SMURCH · munt.
Is besmirchment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /biˈsmɜːtʃmənt/ (bee-SMURCH-munt).