How to Pronounce Became

To pronounce "became", say BEC-am-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈkeɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɪˈkeɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “became”

"became" has 3 syllables: bec-am-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does became mean?

verb

  1. To arrive, come (to a place).
  2. To come about; happen; come into being; arise.

    “It hath becomen so that many a man had to sterve.”

Synonyms

befitsuitgetgoturn

Words that rhyme with became

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

begandidaroseshowedgrewundertooktookwent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "became"?▾

"Became" has 3 syllables: bec · am · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "became"?▾

The IPA transcription of "became" is /bɪˈkeɪm/.

What does "became" mean?▾

Became: To arrive, come (to a place).

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