How to pronounce bewitching
Say it like buh-WICH-ing. Bewitching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICH).
- buh
- WICH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewitching 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.
- WICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bewitching
American and British speakers say bewitching in essentially the same way: /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-WICH-ing.
What does bewitching mean?
- The act by which somebody is bewitched; a curse or enchantment.
- Enchanting.
Where does bewitching come from?
From bewitch + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bewitchment
- ensorcellment
- witching
- charming
- delightful
- magical
Words that rhyme with bewitching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bewitching.
Questions about saying bewitching
How do you pronounce bewitching?
Say buh-WICH-ing. The American pronunciation is /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewitching?
Bewitching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICH). Broken into parts: buh · WICH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bewitching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.