How to pronounce besotten
Say it like bih-SOT-un. Besotten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOT).
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- bih
- SOT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besotten 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of besotten
- 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-un.
What does besotten mean?
Words that rhyme with besotten
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Questions about saying besotten
How do you pronounce besotten?
Say bih-SOT-un. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsɑtən/. In British English it is /bɪˈsɒtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besotten?
Besotten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOT). Broken into parts: bih · SOT · un.
Is besotten 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 /bɪˈsɒtən/ (bih-SOT-un).