How to pronounce Bessie
Say it like BES-ee. Bessie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES).
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- BES
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bessie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Bessie
American and British speakers say Bessie in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛsi/ in the US and /ˈbɛsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BES-ee.
What does Bessie mean?
- A lake monster supposed to exist in Lake Erie in the United States.
Where does Bessie come from?
From Bess + -ie.
Words that rhyme with Bessie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bessie.
Questions about saying Bessie
How do you pronounce Bessie?
Say BES-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛsi/. In British English it is /ˈbɛsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bessie?
Bessie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES). Broken into parts: BES · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Bessie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛsi/ and the British form is /ˈbɛsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.