How to Pronounce "befriends"
word
bɪˈfɹɛndz
bih-FRIENDZ
bɪfɹˈɛndz
bih-FRIENDZ
Definition
To become friends with someone, especially by being kind or helpful to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈfɹɛndz
British English
bɪfɹˈɛndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-FRIENDZ
UK
bih-FRIENDZ
Listen in Context
She befriends the new student at school.
The dog quickly befriends everyone he meets.
He befriends his neighbors to feel at home.
In the story, a lonely boy befriends a talking bird.