How to Pronounce Bemoaned

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

BEM-oan-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “bemoaned”

"bemoaned" has 3 syllables: bem-oan-ed. It rhymes with moaned and groaned, if that helps it stick.

What does bemoaned mean?

verb

  1. To moan or complain about (something).

    “He bemoaned the drought but went on watering his lawn.”

  2. To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.

Synonyms

bewaillamentmourn

Words that rhyme with bemoaned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moanedgroanedintonedtonedstonedpostponedhonedboneddronedownedconedcloned

Related words

bewaillamentdeploreregretmoanlamentedbewailedbewailing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bemoaned"?▾

"Bemoaned" has 3 syllables: bem · oan · ed.

What does "bemoaned" mean?▾

Bemoaned: To moan or complain about (something).

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