American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'become' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "become" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "become"

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Simple pronunciation
bih-kuhm
IPA transcription
/bɪˈkʰəm/
Word frequency
329th

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What does "become" mean?

  1. 1.to start to be something
  2. 2.to be suitable or right for someone

Examples of "become" in a sentence

  • He will become a doctor someday.
  • Will it become colder tonight?
  • The caterpillar will become a butterfly.

How common is "become"?

Become is the 329th most common word in English.

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