How to pronounce bewind
Say it like buh-WYND. Bewind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYND).
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- buh
- WYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bewind
American and British speakers say bewind in essentially the same way: /bəˈwaɪnd/ in the US and /bəˈwaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-WYND.
What does bewind mean?
- To wind (a thing) about; involve; envelop (with).
- To wind or twine oneself round.
Where does bewind come from?
From Middle English bewinden, biwinden, from Old English bewindan (“to wind round, clasp, entwine, envelop, encircle, surround, brandish (a sword), turn, wind, revolve”), from Proto-Germanic *biwindaną (“to wind round”), equivalent to be- + wind.
Words that rhyme with bewind
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Questions about saying bewind
How do you pronounce bewind?
Say buh-WYND. The American pronunciation is /bəˈwaɪnd/. In British English it is /bəˈwaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewind?
Bewind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYND). Broken into parts: buh · WYND.
Do Americans and Brits say bewind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈwaɪnd/ and the British form is /bəˈwaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.