How to pronounce bedsit
Say it like BED-sit. Bedsit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- sit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedsit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bedsit
American and British speakers say bedsit in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdsɪt/ in the US and /ˈbɛdsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-sit.
What does bedsit mean?
- A form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room for use as both sitting room and bedroom; there may also be a small kitchen area and washing and toilet facilities, but these amenities are more commonly outside the room and shared by several tenants.
Where does bedsit come from?
Blend of bed(room) + sit(ting room).
Questions about saying bedsit
How do you pronounce bedsit?
Say BED-sit. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedsit?
Bedsit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · sit.
Do Americans and Brits say bedsit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdsɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.