How to pronounce besotted
Say it like bih-SOT-id. Besotted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOT).
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- bih
- SOT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besotted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of besotted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-SOT-id.
What does besotted mean?
- simple past and past participle of besot How to pronounce besot
- Infatuated.
- Intellectually or morally blinded.
Where does besotted come from?
From besot + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with besotted
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Questions about saying besotted
How do you pronounce besotted?
Say bih-SOT-id. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsɑtɪd/. In British English it is /bɪˈsɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besotted?
Besotted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOT). Broken into parts: bih · SOT · id.
Is besotted 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 /bɪˈsɒtɪd/ (bih-SOT-id).