How to Pronounce "befall"
word
bɪˈfɔɫ
bih-FAWL
bɪfˈɔːl
bih-FAWL
Definition
If something (usually bad or unfortunate) befalls someone, it happens to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈfɔɫ
British English
bɪfˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-FAWL
UK
bih-FAWL
Listen in Context
Misfortune may befall anyone at any time.
No one expected such tragedy to befall the city.
Illness can befall even the healthiest person.
Who knows what may befall us tomorrow?