How to pronounce besan
Say it like BAY-sun. Besan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of besan
American and British speakers say besan in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsən/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-sun.
What does besan mean?
- Gram flour, as used in Indian and Burmese cuisine.
Words that rhyme with besan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of besan.
Words that sound like besan
Questions about saying besan
How do you pronounce besan?
Say BAY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besan?
Besan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say besan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as besan?
Besan sounds the same as basin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.