How do you pronounce "bestial"?

In American English: /ˈbɛstʃəl/ (BEHSCH-uhl). In British English: /bˈɛstjəl/ (B-ehsty). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛstʃəl/ (BEHSCH-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈɛstjəl/ (B-ehsty).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛstʃəl/ (BEHSCH-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈɛstjəl/ (B-ehsty).

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bestial

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/ˈbɛstʃəl/

BEHSCH-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

bɛstʃbes·əltial

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