How to Pronounce Bemuse

To pronounce "bemuse", say BEM-us-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈmjuːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

bemuse

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/bəˈmjuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bemuse”

"bemuse" has 3 syllables: bem-us-e. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

What does bemuse mean?

verb

  1. To confuse or bewilder.
  2. To devote to the Muses.

Words that rhyme with bemuse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

bewilderdiscombobulatethrowstupefybemazeamusebewhapeconfuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bemuse"?▾

"Bemuse" has 3 syllables: bem · us · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bemuse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bemuse" is /bəˈmjuːz/.

What does "bemuse" mean?▾

Bemuse: To confuse or bewilder.

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