How to pronounce because
because
/bɪˈkɔːz/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /bɪˈkʌz/.
Because, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /z/as in zoo | A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
Because of rain, I could not go out.
More words with the /ɪ/ sound
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
- vignette/vɪnˈjet/
- kyrgyzstan/ˈkɪrgɪstæn/
- fatima/ˈfæθɪmə/
- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
- this/ðɪs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce because?
Because is pronounced /bɪˈkɔːz/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /bɪˈkʌz/, is also used.
How many syllables are in because?
Because has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in because?
The second syllable: /bɪˈkɔːz/.