To pronounce "befits", say BEF-its — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"befits" has 2 syllables: bef-its. It rhymes with blitz and spits, if that helps it stick.
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“His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station.”
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"Befits" has 2 syllables: bef · its.
Befits: To be fit for
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