To pronounce "bequeath", say BEQ-ueath — 2 syllables, IPA /bɪˈkwiːð/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɪˈkwiːð/
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"bequeath" has 2 syllables: beq-ueath. It rhymes with beneath and sheath, if that helps it stick.
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"Bequeath" has 2 syllables: beq · ueath.
The IPA transcription of "bequeath" is /bɪˈkwiːð/.
Bequeath: To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
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