How to Pronounce Bemoaning

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

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Letters

BEM-oan-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bemoaning”

"bemoaning" has 3 syllables: bem-oan-ing. It rhymes with boning and droning, if that helps it stick.

What does bemoaning 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.

noun

  1. The act of one who bemoans something.

Synonyms

bewaillamentmourn

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Words that rhyme with bemoaning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boningdroninggroaningmoaningintoningtoninghoningconingjawboningcondoningzoningcloning

Related words

bewaillamentdeploreregretlamentingcomplainingregrettingdeploring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bemoaning"?▾

"Bemoaning" has 3 syllables: bem · oan · ing.

What does "bemoaning" mean?▾

Bemoaning: To moan or complain about (something).

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