how to pronounce behemoth

/bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

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behemoth is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of behemoth in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… the Civil War behemoth masterpiece …”

meanings of behemoth

noun:

Something which has the qualities of great power and might, and monstrous proportions.
Any great and mighty monster.
A great and mighty beast God shows Job in Job 40:15-24.

behemoth frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word behemoth occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.