How to pronounce bestowal
Say it like bih-STOH-ul. Bestowal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- bih
- STOH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestowal 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.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bestowal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-STOH-ul.
What does bestowal mean?
- The act of bestowing.
Where does bestowal come from?
From bestow + -al.
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Questions about saying bestowal
How do you pronounce bestowal?
Say bih-STOH-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈstoʊəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈstəʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestowal?
Bestowal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: bih · STOH · ul.
Is bestowal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈstəʊəl/ (bih-STOH-ul).