How to Pronounce Bedevilling

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

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BED-ev-ill-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bedevilling”

"bedevilling" has 4 syllables: bed-ev-ill-ing.

What does bedevilling 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.

Related words

botheringplaguingafflictingbesettinghauntingbedevilingbedevilmentbotheration

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How many syllables are in "bedevilling"?▾

"Bedevilling" has 4 syllables: bed · ev · ill · ing.

What does "bedevilling" mean?▾

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

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