How to Pronounce Bespeak

To pronounce "bespeak", say BESP-eak — 2 syllables, IPA /bɪˈspiːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/bɪˈspiːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bespeak”

"bespeak" has 2 syllables: besp-eak. It rhymes with bleak and shriek, if that helps it stick.

What does bespeak mean?

noun

  1. A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

verb

  1. To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.
  2. To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance.

Words that rhyme with bespeak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquesneakfreakcliquepeak

Related words

indicatebetokenpointrequestquestsignalspeak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bespeak"?▾

"Bespeak" has 2 syllables: besp · eak.

What is the IPA transcription of "bespeak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bespeak" is /bɪˈspiːk/.

What does "bespeak" mean?▾

Bespeak: A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

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