How to Pronounce Bespoke

To pronounce "bespoke", say BESP-ok-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈspəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/bɪˈspəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bespoke”

"bespoke" has 3 syllables: besp-ok-e.

What does bespoke mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Individually or custom made.
  2. Relating to someone who makes custom-made products, especially clothing items.

    “a bespoke tailor”

Synonyms

customcustom madepurpose-builttailored

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Related words

made-to-ordercustom-madecustomtailor-madetailoredcustom-builtpersonalizedcustomised

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bespoke"?▾

"Bespoke" has 3 syllables: besp · ok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bespoke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bespoke" is /bɪˈspəʊk/.

What does "bespoke" mean?▾

Bespoke: To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.

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