How to pronounce betrothed
Say it like bih-TROHTHD. Betrothed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHTHD).
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- bih
- TROHTHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betrothed 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.
- TROHTHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of betrothed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-TROHTHD.
What does betrothed mean?
- simple past and past participle of betroth
- Engaged to be married.“the betrothed couple”
- One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.“She introduced him as her betrothed.”
Where does betrothed come from?
From Middle English, equivalent to betroth + -ed.
Words that rhyme with betrothed
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Questions about saying betrothed
How do you pronounce betrothed?
Say bih-TROHTHD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtroʊðd/. In British English it is /bɪˈtrəʊðd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betrothed?
Betrothed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHTHD). Broken into parts: bih · TROHTHD.
Is betrothed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈtrəʊðd/ (bih-TROHTHD).