How to pronounce beastly
Say it like BEEST-lee. Beastly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEST).
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- BEEST
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beastly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beastly
American and British speakers say beastly in essentially the same way: /ˈbistˌli/ in the US and /ˈbiːstˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEEST-lee.
What does beastly mean?
- Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.
- Similar to the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of human beings.“beastly culture”
- Abominable; very unpleasant; hideous.“beastly weather”
- Like a beast; brutishly.
- Very much; terribly.
Where does beastly come from?
From Middle English bestely, bestly, equivalent to beast + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with beastly
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Questions about saying beastly
How do you pronounce beastly?
Say BEEST-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbistˌli/. In British English it is /ˈbiːstˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beastly?
Beastly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEST). Broken into parts: BEEST · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say beastly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbistˌli/ and the British form is /ˈbiːstˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.