How do you pronounce "bemoan"?

In American English: /bɪˈmoʊn/ (bi-MOHN). In British English: /bɪmˈəʊn/ (bim-OHN). In Canadian English: /bɪˈmoʊn/ (bi-MOHN). In Australian English: /bɪmˈəʊn/ (bim-OHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈmoʊn/ (bi-MOHN), while in British English it's /bɪmˈəʊn/ (bim-OHN).

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bemoan

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/bɪˈmoʊn/

bi-MOHN

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·moʊnmoan

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