How to pronounce besot
Say it like bih-SOT. Besot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce besot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- bih
- SOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of besot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bih-SOT.
What does besot mean?
- To muddle, stupefy, or cause to act foolishly, as with alcoholic liquor or infatuation.
Where does besot come from?
From be- + sot. Compare to Middle English assoten, assotten (“to act foolishly; fall madly in love, become infatuated”).
Words that rhyme with besot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of besot.
Questions about saying besot
How do you pronounce besot?
Say bih-SOT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsɑt/. In British English it is /bɪˈsɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besot?
Besot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOT). Broken into parts: bih · SOT.
Is besot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɪˈsɒt/ (bih-SOT).