How to pronounce bethel
Say it like BETH-ul. Bethel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BETH).
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- BETH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bethel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bethel
American and British speakers say bethel in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛθəl/ in the US and /ˈbɛθəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BETH-ul.
What does bethel mean?
- A holy place.
- A chapel, especially one for sailors, converted from an old ship.
- A chapter of Job's Daughters International.
- Alternative form of baetyl (“sacred stone”).
Words that rhyme with bethel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bethel.
Questions about saying bethel
How do you pronounce bethel?
Say BETH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛθəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛθəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bethel?
Bethel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BETH). Broken into parts: BETH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bethel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛθəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɛθəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.