How to pronounce bequests
Say it like bih-KWESTS. Bequests has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWESTS).
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- bih
- KWESTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bequests pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWESTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bequests
American and British speakers say bequests in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkwɛsts/ in the US and /bɪˈkwɛsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KWESTS.
What does bequests mean?
- plural of bequest How to pronounce bequest
Questions about saying bequests
How do you pronounce bequests?
Say bih-KWESTS. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkwɛsts/. In British English it is /bɪˈkwɛsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bequests?
Bequests has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWESTS). Broken into parts: bih · KWESTS.
Do Americans and Brits say bequests the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkwɛsts/ and the British form is /bɪˈkwɛsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.