How to pronounce bewed
Say it like bee-WED. Bewed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WED).
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- bee
- WED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewed 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.
- WEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bewed
American and British speakers say bewed in essentially the same way: /biˈwɛd/ in the US and /biˈwɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-WED.
What does bewed mean?
- To pledge oneself to; betroth; wed; marry.
- To unite closely and intimately; join.
Where does bewed come from?
From Middle English biwedden, from Old English beweddian (“to betroth, marry, give security”), from Proto-West Germanic *biwaddjōn, equivalent to be- + wed.
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Words that rhyme with bewed
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Questions about saying bewed
How do you pronounce bewed?
Say bee-WED. The American pronunciation is /biˈwɛd/. In British English it is /biˈwɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewed?
Bewed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WED). Broken into parts: bee · WED.
Do Americans and Brits say bewed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈwɛd/ and the British form is /biˈwɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.