How do you pronounce "befell"?

In American English: /bɪˈfɛl/ (bi-FEHL). In British English: /bɪfˈɛl/ (bif-EHL). In Canadian English: /bɪˈfɛl/ (bi-FEHL). In Australian English: /bɪfˈɛl/ (bif-EHL).

Is "befell" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈfɛl/ (bi-FEHL), while in British English it's /bɪfˈɛl/ (bif-EHL).

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befell

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/bɪˈfɛl/

bi-FEHL

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·fɛlfell

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