How to pronounce bestial
Say it like BES-chul. Bestial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES).
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- BES
- chul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestial 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.
- chulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bestial
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: BES-tee-ul.
What does bestial mean?
- Beast-like.
Where does bestial come from?
From Middle English bestial, from Old French bestial, from Late Latin bēstiālis, from Latin bēstia (“beast”) (whence English beast).
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Words that rhyme with bestial
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Questions about saying bestial
How do you pronounce bestial?
Say BES-chul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛstʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛstiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestial?
Bestial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES). Broken into parts: BES · chul.
Is bestial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈbɛstiəl/ (BES-tee-ul).