How to pronounce bewray
Say it like bih-RAY. Bewray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
- bih
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewray 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bewray
American and British speakers say bewray in essentially the same way: /bɪˈreɪ/ in the US and /bɪˈreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-RAY.
What does bewray mean?
- To reveal, divulge, or make (something) known; disclose.
- To reveal or disclose and show the presence or true character of, especially if unintentionally or incidentally, or else if perfidiously, prejudicially, or to one's discredit.
- To expose or rat out (someone).
Where does bewray come from?
From Middle English bewraien, bewreyen, biwreyen, from Old English *bewrēġan, from Proto-Germanic *biwrōgijaną (“to speak about; tell on; inform of”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bewray
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bewray.
Questions about saying bewray
How do you pronounce bewray?
Say bih-RAY. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈreɪ/. In British English it is /bɪˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewray?
Bewray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: bih · RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say bewray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈreɪ/ and the British form is /bɪˈreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.