How to pronounce besant
Say it like BEZ-unt. Besant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEZ).
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- BEZ
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of besant
American and British speakers say besant in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛzənt/ in the US and /ˈbɛzənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEZ-unt.
What does besant mean?
- Alternative form of bezant.
Words that rhyme with besant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of besant.
Questions about saying besant
How do you pronounce besant?
Say BEZ-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛzənt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛzənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besant?
Besant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEZ). Broken into parts: BEZ · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say besant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛzənt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛzənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.