How to pronounce bewilder
Say it like bih-WIL-der. Bewilder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL).
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- bih
- WIL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewilder 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.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bewilder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-WIL-duh.
What does bewilder mean?
- To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.“All the different possible options may bewilder us.”
Where does bewilder come from?
From be- (prefix used as an intensifier) + wilder (“to lead astray; to go astray, wander”).
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Words that rhyme with bewilder
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Questions about saying bewilder
How do you pronounce bewilder?
Say bih-WIL-der. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɪldɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewilder?
Bewilder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL). Broken into parts: bih · WIL · der.
Is bewilder 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 /bɪˈwɪldə/ (bih-WIL-duh).