"Bewake" is a rare and archaic word that means "to keep watch" or "to remain awake". Its phonetic transcription in IPA is /biˈweɪk/. The first sound is a short "i" as in "bit". The second sound is a gliding vowel that makes the "w" sound. The third sound is a long "a" as in "bake". The final sound is a hard "k" sound. While "bewake" is not commonly used in modern English, its spelling can be understood by breaking down its phonetic components.