How to pronounce bewail
Say it like bih-WAYL. Bewail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYL).
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- bih
- WAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewail 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.
- WAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bewail
American and British speakers say bewail in essentially the same way: /bɪˈweɪl/ in the US and /bɪˈweɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-WAYL.
What does bewail mean?
- To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.
Where does bewail come from?
From Middle English bewailen, equivalent to be- (“over, about”) + wail.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bewail
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bewail.
Questions about saying bewail
How do you pronounce bewail?
Say bih-WAYL. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈweɪl/. In British English it is /bɪˈweɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewail?
Bewail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYL). Broken into parts: bih · WAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say bewail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈweɪl/ and the British form is /bɪˈweɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.