How to pronounce bestseller
Say it like BEST-sel-er. Bestseller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEST).
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- BEST
- sel
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestseller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bestseller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEST-sel-uh.
What does bestseller mean?
- A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.
Where does bestseller come from?
From best + seller.
Questions about saying bestseller
How do you pronounce bestseller?
Say BEST-sel-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛstˌsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestseller?
Bestseller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEST). Broken into parts: BEST · sel · er.
Is bestseller 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 /ˈbɛstˌsɛlə/ (BEST-sel-uh).