How to pronounce bestrode
Say it like bist-ROHD. Bestrode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHD).
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- bist
- ROHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestrode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bestrode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bist-ROHD.
What does bestrode mean?
- simple past and past participle of bestride How to pronounce bestride
Words that rhyme with bestrode
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Questions about saying bestrode
How do you pronounce bestrode?
Say bist-ROHD. The American pronunciation is /bɪstˈroʊd/. In British English it is /bɪstˈrəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestrode?
Bestrode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHD). Broken into parts: bist · ROHD.
Is bestrode 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 /bɪstˈrəʊd/ (bist-ROHD).