How to pronounce besagew
Say it like BES-uh-ghyoo. Besagew has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES).
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- BES
- uh
- ghyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besagew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of besagew
American and British speakers say besagew in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛsəɡju/ in the US and /ˈbɛsəɡjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BES-uh-ghyoo.
What does besagew mean?
- A small disc of metal which protects the armpit, a piece of armor typically worn together with a spaulder or pauldron; a rondel, sometimes especially when used to steady a lance.
Where does besagew come from?
From Middle English besagew, besague, besagu, from Old French besague, whence also besague (“double-edged axe or war-hammer”).
Questions about saying besagew
How do you pronounce besagew?
Say BES-uh-ghyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛsəɡju/. In British English it is /ˈbɛsəɡjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besagew?
Besagew has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES). Broken into parts: BES · uh · ghyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say besagew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛsəɡju/ and the British form is /ˈbɛsəɡjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.