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How to pronounce:
bestow
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪˈstəʊ
Examples:
Power bestowal Ability to bestow powers or jump start latent powers.
Power bestowal Ability tries to bestow powers or jump start latent powers.
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Common mistakes of bestow pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "be-STOW". The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /bɪˈstoʊ/ (US) and /bɪsˈtəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "stow" part to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "bestow" with a short "e" sound, like "bɛstow". The correct vowel sound is a short "i", as in /bɪˈstoʊ/ (US) and /bɪsˈtəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice the "i" sound in "bit" to get it right.
- Omitting the "t" sound: Some speakers may drop the "t" in "bestow", pronouncing it as "besow". This can lead to misunderstandings. The "t" is important in both pronunciations: /bɪˈstoʊ/ (US) and /bɪsˈtəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "bestow" with "bestow" and "bestow" due to their similar sounds. Each has distinct meanings and pronunciations. "Bestow" is /bɪˈstoʊ/ (US) and /bɪsˈtəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Familiarize yourself with the meanings to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some people may overemphasize the "b" sound, saying "BEST-ow". The correct pronunciation has a softer "b" sound. Both variants are pronounced as /bɪˈstoʊ/ (US) and /bɪsˈtəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Relax your lips when saying "bestow" to avoid overemphasis.