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