How do you pronounce "befit"?

In American English: /bɪˈfɪt/ (bi-FIT). In British English: /bɪfˈɪt/ (bif-IT). In Canadian English: /bɪˈfɪt/ (bi-FIT). In Australian English: /bɪfˈɪt/ (bif-IT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈfɪt/ (bi-FIT), while in British English it's /bɪfˈɪt/ (bif-IT).

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befit

/bɪˈfɪt/

bi-FIT

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·fɪtfit

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