How do you pronounce "bested"?

In American English: /ˈbɛstɪd/ (BEHST-id). In British English: /bˈɛstɪd/ (B-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛstɪd/ (BEHST-id). In Australian English: /bˈɛstɪd/ (B-ehst).

Is "bested" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛstɪd/ (BEHST-id), while in British English it's /bˈɛstɪd/ (B-ehst).

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bested

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/ˈbɛstɪd/

BEHST-id

Syllable Breakdown

bɛstbest·ɪded

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