How do you pronounce "bestowed"?

In American English: /bɪˈstoʊd/ (bi-STOHD). In British English: /bɪstˈəʊd/ (bist-OHD). In Canadian English: /bɪˈstoʊd/ (bi-STOHD). In Australian English: /bɪstˈəʊd/ (bist-OHD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈstoʊd/ (bi-STOHD), while in British English it's /bɪstˈəʊd/ (bist-OHD).

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bestowed

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/bɪˈstoʊd/

bi-STOHD

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·stoʊdstowed

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