How to Pronounce Besmirches

To pronounce "besmirches", say BESM-irch-es — 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

BESM-irch-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “besmirches”

"besmirches" has 3 syllables: besm-irch-es.

What does besmirches mean?

verb

  1. To make dirty.
  2. To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

    “The newspaper was on a campaign to besmirch the actor.”

Synonyms

debaseslandersmearsoil

Related words

sullysmirchsmearaspersedenigratedefameslandercalumniate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "besmirches"?▾

"Besmirches" has 3 syllables: besm · irch · es.

What does "besmirches" mean?▾

Besmirches: To make dirty.

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