To pronounce "behest", say BEH-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
behest
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BEH-est
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"behest" has 2 syllables: beh-est. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Behest" has 2 syllables: beh · est.
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