How to pronounce bestie
Say it like BES-tee. Bestie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES).
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- BES
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestie 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bestie
American and British speakers say bestie in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛsti/ in the US and /ˈbɛsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: BES-tee.
What does bestie mean?
- A best friend.
- A term of address for someone, usually used to instruct, to make a statement, or to draw attention.
- A friend (any in general).
Where does bestie come from?
From best + -ie.
Words that rhyme with bestie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bestie.
Questions about saying bestie
How do you pronounce bestie?
Say BES-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛsti/. In British English it is /ˈbɛsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestie?
Bestie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES). Broken into parts: BES · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say bestie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛsti/ and the British form is /ˈbɛsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.