How to pronounce betook
Say it like BET-uuk. Betook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET).
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- BET
- uuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of betook
American and British speakers say betook in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛˌtʊk/ in the US and /ˈbɛˌtʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BET-uuk.
What does betook mean?
- simple past of betake How to pronounce betake
Questions about saying betook
How do you pronounce betook?
Say BET-uuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛˌtʊk/. In British English it is /ˈbɛˌtʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betook?
Betook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET). Broken into parts: BET · uuk.
Do Americans and Brits say betook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛˌtʊk/ and the British form is /ˈbɛˌtʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.