How to pronounce bezoar
Say it like BEE-zor. Bezoar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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US American/ˈbizɔr/BEE-zor
UK British/ˈbiːzɔː/BEE-zaw
- BEE
- zor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bezoar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bezoar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-zaw.
What does bezoar mean?
noun
- A mass, usually of hair or undigested vegetable matter, found in a human or animal's intestines, similar to a hairball.
- An enterolith.
Questions about saying bezoar
How do you pronounce bezoar?
Say BEE-zor. The American pronunciation is /ˈbizɔr/. In British English it is /ˈbiːzɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bezoar?
Bezoar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · zor.
Is bezoar 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 /ˈbiːzɔː/ (BEE-zaw).