How to pronounce beswathe
Say it like bih-SWAYTH. Beswathe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAYTH).
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- bih
- SWAYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beswathe 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.
- SWAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of beswathe
American and British speakers say beswathe in essentially the same way: /bɪˈsweɪð/ in the US and /bɪˈsweɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-SWAYTH.
What does beswathe mean?
- to cover (something) (both literally and figuratively).“A truth beswathed by the cover of lies.”
Where does beswathe come from?
From Middle English *beswathen (“to becover”), from Old English swaþian (“to cover”), equivalent to be- + swathe (“to becover”).
Words that rhyme with beswathe
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Questions about saying beswathe
How do you pronounce beswathe?
Say bih-SWAYTH. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsweɪð/. In British English it is /bɪˈsweɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beswathe?
Beswathe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAYTH). Broken into parts: bih · SWAYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say beswathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈsweɪð/ and the British form is /bɪˈsweɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.