How to Pronounce Befalling

To pronounce "befalling", say BEF-all-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BEF-all-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “befalling”

"befalling" has 3 syllables: bef-all-ing.

What does befalling mean?

verb

  1. To fall upon; fall all over; overtake

    “At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands.”

  2. To happen.

noun

  1. A happening; occurrence; chance; event.

adjective

  1. Appertaining; appropriate; fitting.

Synonyms

come to passoccurtranspire

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Related words

bechancehappenbetideaffectingafflictingeventoccurringoccurrence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "befalling"?▾

"Befalling" has 3 syllables: bef · all · ing.

What does "befalling" mean?▾

Befalling: To fall upon; fall all over; overtake

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