How to pronounce bestsellers
Say it like BEST-sel-erz. Bestsellers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEST).
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- BEST
- sel
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestsellers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bestsellers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEST-sel-uz.
What does bestsellers mean?
- plural of bestseller How to pronounce bestseller
Questions about saying bestsellers
How do you pronounce bestsellers?
Say BEST-sel-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛstˌsɛləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestsellers?
Bestsellers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEST). Broken into parts: BEST · sel · erz.
Is bestsellers 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 /ˈbɛstˌsɛləz/ (BEST-sel-uz).