How to pronounce besylic
Say it like beh-SIL-ik. Besylic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- beh
- SIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besylic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- behKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of besylic
American and British speakers say besylic in essentially the same way: /bɛˈsɪlɪk/ in the US and /bɛˈsɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: beh-SIL-ik.
What does besylic mean?
- Denoting the aromatic sulfonic acid of the chemical formula C₆H₆O₃S; benzenesulfonic.
Where does besylic come from?
From besyl (“benzenesulphonyl”) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with besylic
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Questions about saying besylic
How do you pronounce besylic?
Say beh-SIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /bɛˈsɪlɪk/. In British English it is /bɛˈsɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besylic?
Besylic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: beh · SIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say besylic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛˈsɪlɪk/ and the British form is /bɛˈsɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.