How to pronounce bemoan
American English pronunciation
bih-MOHN
- IPA
- /bɪˈmoʊn/
- Syllables
- bih · MOHN (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What bemoan means
To complain or feel sad about something
In a sentence: Grandpa likes to bemoan the price of eggs at the store.
Where it comes from: From an Old English word for "lament."
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