How to pronounce besom
Say it like BEE-zum. Besom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce besom. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEE
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of besom
American and British speakers say besom in essentially the same way: /ˈbizəm/ in the US and /ˈbiːzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-zum.
What does besom mean?
- A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
- Any cleansing or purifying agent.
Where does besom come from?
From Middle English besme, beseme, from Old English besma, besema (“besom, broom, rod”), from Proto-West Germanic *besmō (“broom”).
Questions about saying besom
How do you pronounce besom?
Say BEE-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbizəm/. In British English it is /ˈbiːzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besom?
Besom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say besom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbizəm/ and the British form is /ˈbiːzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.