How to pronounce beasterly
Say it like BEE-ster-lee. Beasterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ster
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beasterly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beasterly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-stuh-lee.
What does beasterly mean?
- Of the wind: cold, unpleasant, and from the east.
Where does beasterly come from?
Blend of beastly + easterly.
Words that rhyme with beasterly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beasterly.
Questions about saying beasterly
How do you pronounce beasterly?
Say BEE-ster-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbistɚli/. In British English it is /ˈbiːstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beasterly?
Beasterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ster · lee.
Is beasterly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbiːstəli/ (BEE-stuh-lee).