How to pronounce bestselling
Say it like BEST-sel-ing. Bestselling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEST).
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- BEST
- sel
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bestselling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bestselling
American and British speakers say bestselling in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEST-sel-ing.
What does bestselling mean?
- Alternative spelling of best-selling.
Questions about saying bestselling
How do you pronounce bestselling?
Say BEST-sel-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bestselling?
Bestselling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEST). Broken into parts: BEST · sel · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bestselling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛstˌsɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.