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How to pronounce 'best' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "best" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "best"

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Simple pronunciation
behst
IPA transcription
/bɛst̚/
Word frequency
100th

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What does "best" mean?

  1. of the highest quality, excellence, or standing

Examples of "best" in a sentence

  • This is the best pizza I've ever had.
  • You're the best thing that ever happened to me.
  • I'll do my best to finish the project on time.

How common is "best"?

Best is the 100th most common word in English.

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