How to pronounce bewound
Say it like bih-WOOND. Bewound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOOND).
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- bih
- WOOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewound 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.
- WOONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bewound
American and British speakers say bewound in essentially the same way: /bɪˈwund/ in the US and /bɪˈwuːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-WOOND.
What does bewound mean?
- To wound all over; cover or afflict with wounds.
- simple past and past participle of bewind How to pronounce bewind
Where does bewound come from?
From be- + wound.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bewound
How do you pronounce bewound?
Say bih-WOOND. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwund/. In British English it is /bɪˈwuːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewound?
Bewound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOOND). Broken into parts: bih · WOOND.
Do Americans and Brits say bewound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈwund/ and the British form is /bɪˈwuːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.