How to pronounce betossed
Say it like bih-TOS-id. Betossed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS).
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- bih
- TOS
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betossed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of betossed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bih-TOS-id.
What does betossed mean?
- tossed around; turbulent
Where does betossed come from?
From be- + tossed.
Questions about saying betossed
How do you pronounce betossed?
Say bih-TOS-id. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtɑsɪd/. In British English it is /bɪˈtɒsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betossed?
Betossed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS). Broken into parts: bih · TOS · id.
Is betossed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɪˈtɒsɪd/ (bih-TOS-id).