How to pronounce betwixt
Say it like bee-TWIKST. Betwixt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWIKST).
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- bee
- TWIKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betwixt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TWIKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of betwixt
American and British speakers say betwixt in essentially the same way: /biˈtwɪkst/ in the US and /biˈtwɪkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-TWIKST.
What does betwixt mean?
- in the interval“dancing all the dances with little rest between”
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Words that rhyme with betwixt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betwixt.
Questions about saying betwixt
How do you pronounce betwixt?
Say bee-TWIKST. The American pronunciation is /biˈtwɪkst/. In British English it is /biˈtwɪkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betwixt?
Betwixt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWIKST). Broken into parts: bee · TWIKST.
Do Americans and Brits say betwixt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈtwɪkst/ and the British form is /biˈtwɪkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.