Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bethy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.33 in modern English

Syllables: bethy
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Example Sentences

"“I'll settle Bethy's troubles, and then I'll tell you mine. They are not very wearing, so they'll keep,” and Jo stitched away, with a wise nod which set her mother's heart at rest about her for the present at least."

Etymology

From Beth + -y.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Beth

Questions

What does bethy mean?: A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
Where does bethy come from?: From Beth + -y.

How to pronounce bethy

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