How to pronounce bestir
Say it like bih-STUR. Bestir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- bih
- STUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of bestir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-STUR.
What does bestir mean?
- To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.
- To make active; to rouse oneself.
Where does bestir come from?
From Middle English bestyrien, bestirien, from Old English bestyrian (“to heap up, pile up”), equivalent to be- + stir.
Words that rhyme with bestir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bestir.
Questions about saying bestir
How do you pronounce bestir?
Say bih-STUR. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈstɝ/. In British English it is /bɪˈstɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestir?
Bestir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: bih · STUR.
Is bestir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɪˈstɜː/ (bih-STUR).