How to Pronounce Bedeviling

To pronounce "bedeviling", say BED-ev-il-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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10

Letters

BED-ev-il-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bedeviling”

"bedeviling" has 4 syllables: bed-ev-il-ing.

What does bedeviling mean?

verb

  1. To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.

    “Guerrilla attacks continued to bedevil the larger army's supply routes.”

  2. To perplex or bewilder.

noun

  1. An act by which somebody is bedevilled; causing of trouble; harassment.

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How many syllables are in "bedeviling"?▾

"Bedeviling" has 4 syllables: bed · ev · il · ing.

What does "bedeviling" mean?▾

Bedeviling: To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.

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