How to Pronounce "bests"
word
ˈbɛst
BEST
bˈɛsts
BESTS
Definition
'Bests' is a verb meaning to defeat someone or something, or to do better than them in a competition or comparison.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛst
British English
bˈɛsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEST
UK
BESTS
Listen in Context
She bests her rival every year in the tournament.
No one bests him at chess.
The new player bests his previous record.
Every time I try to solve the puzzle, my little brother bests me.