How to pronounce bewish
Say it like bih-WISH. Bewish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WISH).
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- bih
- WISH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewish 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.
- WISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bewish
American and British speakers say bewish in essentially the same way: /bɪˈwɪʃ/ in the US and /bɪˈwɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-WISH.
What does bewish mean?
- To confer, grant, or make a wish; wish.
Where does bewish come from?
From be- + wish.
Words that rhyme with bewish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bewish.
Questions about saying bewish
How do you pronounce bewish?
Say bih-WISH. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɪʃ/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewish?
Bewish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WISH). Broken into parts: bih · WISH.
Do Americans and Brits say bewish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈwɪʃ/ and the British form is /bɪˈwɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.