How to pronounce beseech
Say it like bee-SEECH. Beseech has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEECH).
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- bee
- SEECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beseech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beseech
American and British speakers say beseech in essentially the same way: /biˈsitʃ/ in the US and /biˈsiːtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-SEECH.
What does beseech mean?
- To beg or implore something of (a person).
- To beg or request for (something).
Where does beseech come from?
From Middle English besechen, bisechen, prefixed form of Old English sēċan (“to seek or inquire about”); compare the doublet beseek, from the same dialect that gave seek.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with beseech
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Questions about saying beseech
How do you pronounce beseech?
Say bee-SEECH. The American pronunciation is /biˈsitʃ/. In British English it is /biˈsiːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beseech?
Beseech has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEECH). Broken into parts: bee · SEECH.
Do Americans and Brits say beseech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈsitʃ/ and the British form is /biˈsiːtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.