How to pronounce bethought
Say it like bih-THAWT. Bethought has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAWT).
- bih
- THAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bethought 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.
- THAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bethought
American and British speakers say bethought in essentially the same way: /bɪˈθɔt/ in the US and /bɪˈθɔːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-THAWT.
What does bethought mean?
- Intended; purposed; contrived.
- Minded; disposed.
- simple past and past participle of bethink How to pronounce bethink
Where does bethought come from?
Past participle of bethink, equivalent to be- + thought.
Words that rhyme with bethought
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bethought.
Questions about saying bethought
How do you pronounce bethought?
Say bih-THAWT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈθɔt/. In British English it is /bɪˈθɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bethought?
Bethought has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAWT). Broken into parts: bih · THAWT.
Do Americans and Brits say bethought the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈθɔt/ and the British form is /bɪˈθɔːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.