How to pronounce bewitch
Say it like bih-WICH. Bewitch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICH).
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- bih
- WICH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewitch 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.
- WICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bewitch
American and British speakers say bewitch in essentially the same way: /bɪˈwɪtʃ/ in the US and /bɪˈwɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-WICH.
What does bewitch mean?
- To cast a spell upon.
- To fascinate or charm.“I was bewitched by the sight of the girl dancing in the forest.”
- To astonish, amaze.
Where does bewitch come from?
From Middle English bewicchen, bewycchen, biwicchen, equivalent to be- + witch.
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Words that rhyme with bewitch
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Questions about saying bewitch
How do you pronounce bewitch?
Say bih-WICH. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɪtʃ/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewitch?
Bewitch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICH). Broken into parts: bih · WICH.
Do Americans and Brits say bewitch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈwɪtʃ/ and the British form is /bɪˈwɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.