How to Pronounce "becomes"
word
/bɪˈkəmz/
bi-KUHMZ
/bɪkˈʌmz/
bi-KUHMZ
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'become'. It means to start to be something different, or to suit someone in appearance or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bɪˈkəmz/
British English
/bɪkˈʌmz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-KUHMZ
UK
bi-KUHMZ
Listen in Context
Water becomes ice when it is very cold.
He becomes angry when people lie to him.
She becomes a doctor next year.
Once the sun goes down, this street becomes really quiet.