How to pronounce bedstead
Say it like BED-sted. Bedstead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- sted
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedstead 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.
- stedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bedstead
American and British speakers say bedstead in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdstɛd/ in the US and /ˈbɛdstɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-sted.
What does bedstead mean?
- The framework that supports a bed; the rigid structural components of a bed, excluding the mattress, box spring, etc; bedframe.
Where does bedstead come from?
From Middle English bedsted, bedstede, bedestede, from Old English bedstede (“bedstead”), equivalent to bed + stead.
Questions about saying bedstead
How do you pronounce bedstead?
Say BED-sted. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdstɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdstɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedstead?
Bedstead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · sted.
Do Americans and Brits say bedstead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdstɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdstɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.