To pronounce "best", say BEST — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɛst/
IPA
"best" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: beste — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“I did my best.”
“I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best.”
verb
adjective
“Unpacking took the best part of a week.”
“In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Best" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "best" is /ˈbɛst/.
Best: The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
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