How to Pronounce "besieged"
word
bih-SEEDJD
biss-EEDJD
Definition
Surrounded by enemies or difficulties, especially when a city, place, or group is blocked off to force surrender. It can also describe someone overwhelmed by problems or demands.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈsidʒd
British English
bɪsˈiːdʒd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-SEEDJD
UK
biss-EEDJD
Listen in Context
The besieged city was running out of food.
The besieged soldiers refused to surrender.
The leader helped her besieged community.
After hours of calls, he felt completely besieged at work.