How to Pronounce "bequeath"
word
bɪˈkwiθ
bih-KWEETH
bɪkwˈiːθ
bih-KWEETH
Definition
To officially leave money, property, or something valuable to someone in your will after you die.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈkwiθ
British English
bɪkwˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-KWEETH
UK
bih-KWEETH
Listen in Context
My grandfather bequeathed his house to my mother.
She will bequeath her jewelry to her daughters.
The artist bequeathed his paintings to a museum.
In his will, Mr. Lee bequeathed everything to charity.