How to pronounce bested
Say it like BES-tid. Bested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES).
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- BES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bested 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bested
American and British speakers say bested in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˈbɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BES-tid.
What does bested mean?
Words that rhyme with bested
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Questions about saying bested
How do you pronounce bested?
Say BES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bested?
Bested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES). Broken into parts: BES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say bested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.