How to Pronounce "bestow on"
expression
bi-STOH on
bi-STOH on
Definition
To formally or honorably give something, such as an award, gift, or title, to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈstoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bɪstˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-STOH on
UK
bi-STOH on
Listen in Context
The king bestowed on him the title of knight.
The committee bestowed on her a special award for her work.
The school bestowed on him a scholarship.
The city decided to bestow on the artist the key to the city.