How to Pronounce Befoul

To pronounce "befoul", say BEF-oul — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BEF-oul

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💡 Tip for remembering “befoul”

"befoul" has 2 syllables: bef-oul.

What does befoul mean?

verb

  1. To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.
  2. (specifically) To defecate on, to soil with excrement.

Synonyms

besmirchsullytarnish

Related words

defilefoulmaculatebefiledirtberaypollutefilthy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "befoul"?▾

"Befoul" has 2 syllables: bef · oul.

What does "befoul" mean?▾

Befoul: To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.

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