How to pronounce bewilderment
Say it like bih-WIL-der-munt. Bewilderment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL).
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- bih
- WIL
- der
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewilderment 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bewilderment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-WIL-duh-munt.
What does bewilderment mean?
- The state of being bewildered.“She looked around in bewilderment.”
- A confusing or perplexing situation.
Where does bewilderment come from?
From bewilder + -ment.
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Questions about saying bewilderment
How do you pronounce bewilderment?
Say bih-WIL-der-munt. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewilderment?
Bewilderment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL). Broken into parts: bih · WIL · der · munt.
Is bewilderment 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 /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ (bih-WIL-duh-munt).