How to pronounce betrim
Say it like buh-TRIM. Betrim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIM).
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- buh
- TRIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betrim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of betrim
American and British speakers say betrim in essentially the same way: /bəˈtrɪm/ in the US and /bɪˈtrɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-TRIM.
What does betrim mean?
- To trim (“decorate”); to adorn, deck, or embellish.
Where does betrim come from?
From be- (prefix meaning ‘about; around’) + trim.
Words that rhyme with betrim
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Questions about saying betrim
How do you pronounce betrim?
Say buh-TRIM. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtrɪm/. In British English it is /bɪˈtrɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betrim?
Betrim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIM). Broken into parts: buh · TRIM.
Do Americans and Brits say betrim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈtrɪm/ and the British form is /bɪˈtrɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.