How to Pronounce Befitting

To pronounce "befitting", say BEF-itt-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /biːˈfɪt.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/biːˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “befitting”

"befitting" has 3 syllables: bef-itt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does befitting mean?

verb

  1. To be fit for

    “His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station.”

adjective

  1. Appropriate, becoming

    “He moved with a befitting grace.”

Synonyms

behoove

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Words that rhyme with befitting

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unwittingunremittingflittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettinggrittingpermittingomittingsitting

Related words

appropriatefitpropersuitableadequatefittingrightbeseeming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "befitting"?▾

"Befitting" has 3 syllables: bef · itt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "befitting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "befitting" is /biːˈfɪt.ɪŋ/.

What does "befitting" mean?▾

Befitting: To be fit for

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