How to pronounce beastily
Say it like BEE-stih-lee. Beastily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- stih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beastily 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beastily
American and British speakers say beastily in essentially the same way: /ˈbistɪli/ in the US and /ˈbiːstɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-stih-lee.
What does beastily mean?
- in a beasty manner
Where does beastily come from?
From beasty + -ly.
Questions about saying beastily
How do you pronounce beastily?
Say BEE-stih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbistɪli/. In British English it is /ˈbiːstɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beastily?
Beastily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · stih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say beastily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbistɪli/ and the British form is /ˈbiːstɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.