How to Pronounce "bequest"
word
bɪˈkwɛst
bih-KWEST
bɪkwˈɛst
bih-KWEST
Definition
A bequest is something that you leave to someone in your will after you die, such as money or property.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈkwɛst
British English
bɪkwˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-KWEST
UK
bih-KWEST
Listen in Context
My grandmother left me a bequest in her will.
The museum received a large bequest from a local family.
John used his bequest to buy a new house.
She was surprised to find out about the bequest after her uncle passed away.