How to Pronounce "bequeathing"
word
bɪˈkwiθ
bih-KWEETH-ing
bɪkwˈiːðɪŋ
bih-KWEETH-ing
Definition
The act of formally giving or leaving something, usually money or property, to someone through a will after you die.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈkwiθ
British English
bɪkwˈiːðɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-KWEETH-ing
UK
bih-KWEETH-ing
Listen in Context
She is bequeathing her house to her daughter in her will.
The artist was bequeathing his paintings to a museum.
My grandfather is bequeathing his watch to me.
By bequeathing his collection, Mark hoped to inspire future generations.