How to pronounce bewelter
Say it like bih-WEL-ter. Bewelter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL).
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- bih
- WEL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewelter 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.
- WELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bewelter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-WEL-tuh.
What does bewelter mean?
- To welter all over; besmear by weltering.
Where does bewelter come from?
From be- + welter.
Words that rhyme with bewelter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bewelter.
Questions about saying bewelter
How do you pronounce bewelter?
Say bih-WEL-ter. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɛltɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɛltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewelter?
Bewelter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL). Broken into parts: bih · WEL · ter.
Is bewelter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɪˈwɛltə/ (bih-WEL-tuh).