How to pronounce bethink
Say it like bih-THINGK. Bethink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THINGK).
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- bih
- THINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bethink 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.
- THINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bethink
American and British speakers say bethink in essentially the same way: /bɪˈθɪŋk/ in the US and /bɪˈθɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-THINGK.
What does bethink mean?
- To think of (something or somebody) or that (followed by clause); to remind oneself, to consider, to reflect upon.
- To meditate, ponder; to consider.
- To determine, resolve.
Where does bethink come from?
From Middle English bethenken, bithenchen (“to think about, consider”) from Old English beþenċan, biþenċan (“to think upon, remind, consider, remember”), from Proto-Germanic *biþankijaną; equivalent to be- + think.
Words that rhyme with bethink
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Questions about saying bethink
How do you pronounce bethink?
Say bih-THINGK. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈθɪŋk/. In British English it is /bɪˈθɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bethink?
Bethink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THINGK). Broken into parts: bih · THINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say bethink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈθɪŋk/ and the British form is /bɪˈθɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.