How to pronounce bewield
Say it like bih-WEELD. Bewield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEELD).
- bih
- WEELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewield 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.
- WEELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bewield
American and British speakers say bewield in essentially the same way: /bɪˈwild/ in the US and /bɪˈwiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-WEELD.
What does bewield mean?
- To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.
Where does bewield come from?
From Middle English bewelden, equivalent to be- + wield.
Words that rhyme with bewield
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bewield.
Questions about saying bewield
How do you pronounce bewield?
Say bih-WEELD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwild/. In British English it is /bɪˈwiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewield?
Bewield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEELD). Broken into parts: bih · WEELD.
Do Americans and Brits say bewield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈwild/ and the British form is /bɪˈwiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.