How to Pronounce "bestows"
word
bɪˈstoʊz
bih-STOHZ
bɪstˈəʊz
bist-OHZ
Definition
To give something as an honor or gift, often used in formal or important contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈstoʊz
British English
bɪstˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-STOHZ
UK
bist-OHZ
Listen in Context
The king bestows honors on brave soldiers.
The university bestows degrees on its graduates each year.
The award bestows great honor on its recipient.
She rarely bestows her trust on anyone she doesn't know well.