How to pronounce bewit
Say it like bih-WIT. Bewit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIT).
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- bih
- WIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewit 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.
- WITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bewit
American and British speakers say bewit in essentially the same way: /bɪˈwɪt/ in the US and /bɪˈwɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-WIT.
What does bewit mean?
- To bequeath.
- To endue or impart wit (to); instruct.
Where does bewit come from?
From Middle English biwitten, biwiten, biwitien, from Old English bewitan, bewītan, bewitian (“to look over, watch over, take charge of, have charge or direction of, superintend, preside, govern, administer”), equivalent to be- + wit.
Words that rhyme with bewit
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Questions about saying bewit
How do you pronounce bewit?
Say bih-WIT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɪt/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewit?
Bewit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIT). Broken into parts: bih · WIT.
Do Americans and Brits say bewit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈwɪt/ and the British form is /bɪˈwɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.