How to Pronounce Befriended

To pronounce "befriended", say BEFR-iend-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BEFR-iend-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “befriended”

"befriended" has 3 syllables: befr-iend-ed. It rhymes with extended and splendid, if that helps it stick.

What does befriended mean?

verb

  1. To become a friend of, to make friends with.
  2. To act as a friend to, to assist.

Antonyms

befoedefriendunfriend

Words that rhyme with befriended

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extendedsplendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedapprehendedamendedattendedcomprehendedpretendedsuspended

Related words

friendingfriendedfriendshipfriendlyacquaintedfriendshipsacquaintanceacquaintanceship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "befriended"?▾

"Befriended" has 3 syllables: befr · iend · ed.

What does "befriended" mean?▾

Befriended: To become a friend of, to make friends with.

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