How to Pronounce Bedouin

To pronounce "bedouin", say BED-ouin — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛd.wɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɛd.wɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bedouin”

"bedouin" has 2 syllables: bed-ouin. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

What does bedouin mean?

noun

  1. A desert-dweller, especially a member of a nomadic Arab desert tribe.

Words that rhyme with bedouin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

arabherdingnomadnomadicbidunomadsbedubedawin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bedouin"?▾

"Bedouin" has 2 syllables: bed · ouin.

What is the IPA transcription of "bedouin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bedouin" is /ˈbɛd.wɪn/.

What does "bedouin" mean?▾

Bedouin: A desert-dweller, especially a member of a nomadic Arab desert tribe.

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