How to pronounce bewitched
Say it like bih-WICHT. Bewitched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICHT).
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- bih
- WICHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewitched 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.
- WICHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bewitched
American and British speakers say bewitched in essentially the same way: /bɪˈwɪtʃt/ in the US and /bɪˈwɪtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-WICHT.
What does bewitched mean?
- Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft.
- entranced, charmed, fascinated, as though subject to a magical influence.
- simple past and past participle of bewitch How to pronounce bewitch
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Words that rhyme with bewitched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bewitched.
Questions about saying bewitched
How do you pronounce bewitched?
Say bih-WICHT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɪtʃt/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɪtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewitched?
Bewitched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICHT). Broken into parts: bih · WICHT.
Do Americans and Brits say bewitched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈwɪtʃt/ and the British form is /bɪˈwɪtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.