To pronounce "bed-staves", say BEDST-av-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bed-staves
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BEDST-av-es
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"bed-staves" has 3 syllables: bedst-av-es.
"Bed-staves" has 3 syllables: bedst · av · es.
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