To pronounce "bewilder", say BEW-ild-er — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/
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"bewilder" has 3 syllables: bew-ild-er. It rhymes with builder and guilder, if that helps it stick.
verb
“All the different possible options may bewilder us.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bewilder" has 3 syllables: bew · ild · er.
The IPA transcription of "bewilder" is /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/.
Bewilder: To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.
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