How to pronounce besow
Say it like bih-SOH. Besow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- bih
- SOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besow 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of besow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-SOH.
What does besow mean?
- To sow; sow all around or about; scatter; disperse; plant.
Where does besow come from?
From Middle English besowen, bisawen, from Old English besāwan (“to sow, sow about”); equivalent to be- + sow.
Words that rhyme with besow
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Questions about saying besow
How do you pronounce besow?
Say bih-SOH. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsoʊ/. In British English it is /bɪˈsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besow?
Besow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: bih · SOH.
Is besow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈsəʊ/ (bih-SOH).