How to pronounce bezant
Say it like BEZ-unt. Bezant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bezant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEZ
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bezant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bezant
American and British speakers say bezant in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛzənt/ in the US and /ˈbɛzənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEZ-unt.
What does bezant mean?
- A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe.
- A roundel or (that is, a golden circle), the heraldic representation of a gold coin.
Where does bezant come from?
From Middle English besaunt, from Old French bezant, nominative bezanz, from Latin byzantius (“of Byzantium”).
Words that rhyme with bezant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bezant.
Questions about saying bezant
How do you pronounce bezant?
Say BEZ-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛzənt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛzənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bezant?
Bezant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEZ). Broken into parts: BEZ · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say bezant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛzənt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛzənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.